- present participle of provoke.
provoking
Example Sentences
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They say these molecules may have several practical advantages, including relatively inexpensive production, stability and a low likelihood of provoking an immune response.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Then two 6-10 players suddenly showed up at Kennedy, provoking a City Section investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Known as an “urchin” bait, the lure is dominating professional competitions, sparking a rush of imitators and provoking shelf-clearing buying frenzies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Campbell explained that second-generation Irish identity is often misunderstood, with artistic expressions of that heritage frequently provoking mixed reactions.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“D’you think I’ve nothing better to do than give them all names? I call him Brute when I’m provoking him.”
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
