impulses

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drive, resolve n.
throb, stimulus n.

NOUN

drive, resolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desire feeling inclination influence instinct motivation motive notion passion thought whim wish

STRONG

actuation appeal bent caprice catalyst disposition excitant extemporization fancy flash goad hunch impulsion incitation incitement inspiration itch lash lust mind spontaneity spur urge vagary whimsy yen

WEAK

impellent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete discouragement dislike hate hatred thing

STRONG

reality truth

NOUN

throb, stimulus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impetus movement pulse vibration

STRONG

augmentation beat bump catalyst drive force impulsion lash momentum pressure propulsion pulsation push rush shock shove stroke surge thrust

Antonyms

STRONG

pull

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impulses

We are subject to these impulses when we are looking for something or someone to blame.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

In the fullness of time it was arguably subjugated by the burgeoning corporation’s commercial impulses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

People do not become Olympic gold medalists because they suppress impulses all day long.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

They also reported poorer sleep, a stronger desire for continuous stimulation, and greater difficulty resisting the urge to immediately check their phones or act on impulses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Fortunately I had no time for more impulses.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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