- present tense form of compel (3rd person singular).
compels
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And that is even when you consider that our system compels workers to be automatically enrolled in occupational schemes.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Insurers could still step in for 2028, but nothing compels them to, and they balked once for a simple reason: Covering this category pushes premiums higher for everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
It’s not just their goony sense of humor that compels them to make silly intro videos and do funny accents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
We stick close to the walls as we approach, but the frenzy from the blackout compels the guards to rush from their posts to secure the Mess and the Hub.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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