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spurring

ADJECTIVE

provocative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenging disturbing exciting inspirational insulting offensive outrageous

WEAK

annoying galling goading heady incensing inciting influential intoxicating provoking pushing stimulant stimulating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

pleasing

WEAK

repressive suppressive unexciting unprovocative unstimulating

NOUN

acceleration

Synonyms

STRONG

dispatch expedition hurrying quickening stimulation

WEAK

hastening speeding up stepping up

Antonyms

STRONG

slowing

WEAK

deceleration deferral hindrance retardation slowing down

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Strong demand for the Mac Mini, which can run AI agents like OpenClaw, shows how edge AI is already spurring more hardware sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In December 2024, Lipa posted photos featuring a diamond ring on her left ring finger, spurring engagement chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A description says it happened over Lake Huron in February 2023, around the time that a Chinese surveillance balloon traversed the United States, spurring increased scrutiny of UFOs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Asian equities and government bonds rose Thursday after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were advancing, spurring hopes of a deal to end the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mr. Flux dug his heels into the Time Suck’s sides, spurring it forward.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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