prompted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The warning was prompted by a storm system that brought scattered showers to the area Sunday into Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It was this "overwhelming pressure" that prompted Jones to ultimately turn down the transfusion.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury’s excitement prompted him to create the fan account, “Is the ‘End of Oak Street’ Trailer Out Yet?,” where he could post news about the film and form a community of fellow dinosaur enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

After Pearl Harbor, fears of aerial bombardment prompted schemes to make the president’s residence less conspicuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I was going to say thank you before she prompted me, even though I hated almost every minute of the party.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty