elicit

It’s useful in situations that elicit any kind of strong emotions, not just anger.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

A felony would elicit a possible longer sentence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

But, he adds, "We also know that many of the restrictions and edicts they put in place, particularly on women and girls, don't help us elicit international support".

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Many of the software startups that launched in the early 2010s, Medina said, aren’t growing fast enough to elicit any real interest from public-market investors, putting them in a holding pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

He does not even lift an eyebrow at feats that elicit applause or gasps, or the occasional shriek of surprise, from the rest of the rapt audience.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

"We have known for some time that Israel's participation elicits various reactions in society and causes discussion and division," said Jurre Bosman, NPO's media director, in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Normally, the pitch elicits about a 43% chase rate, though against Baltimore it plummeted to 18%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

While seeing Trout recapture the past elicits a warm nostalgia, everything happening around him evokes a familiar source of frustration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

Like pregnancy, being a foreigner, Ashima believes, is something that elicits the same curiosity from strangers, the same combination of pity and respect.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Photorealistic renderings of shrimp that resemble life preservers and chicken parts with the texture of dinosaur skin have elicited disgust and nausea, with an undercurrent of existential, eldritch horror.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

That revision was undertaken with analytical rigor: The process took two years, involved 35 agencies, incorporated extensive new and existing research, and elicited over 20,000 comments.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The changes elicited strong praise from some and criticism from others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

The sight of Hatsue’s face in profile elicited in him the smell of pine needles strewn in the courtyard outside the tearoom.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

She will take over despite having unexpectedly rescinded her endorsement of Bass and eliciting whispers in and out of City Hall that she couldn’t be trusted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

A local photographer captured the moment she raised her hand in the three-finger Hunger Games salute, eliciting loud cheers from the crowd.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Now, don’t get me wrong: The movie isn’t exactly garnering Oscar buzz, or even eliciting the fervent “you’ve got to see this!” refrain that followed 2014’s “Gone Girl” around.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

He cites the advent of the player draft in 1936 for equalizing teams and eliciting bettor interest—but it created fan interest, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

“Believe it or not, this is a pro-environmental bill,” Wimmer began, eliciting a chuckle.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel