- present participle of elicit.
eliciting
Example Sentences
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Finally, be wary of “rage bait” — intentionally provocative messages or content designed to boost engagement on social media platforms by eliciting negative reactions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
Then she brought out pop star Lola Young, inviting her into a confessional booth with the hope of eliciting a dark secret.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
“Caaahhhs,” Trebek echoed back, eliciting laughter from the audience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
At the beginning of Wednesday’s broadcast, Goldberg congratulated her co-star and said the baby boy was 7 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches, eliciting cheers from the in-studio audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
Nikki and I would play this game: I would sit on the living room chair while Nikki deeply inhaled and then blew directly in my face, eliciting hysterical laughs on both sides.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
