as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery
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Forget fantasy football:Betting heats up on what Harris and Trump will say at debate
Tuesday's debate could prove an impetus for the betting markets to move again as voters get to see the candidates side-by-side for the first time in the campaign.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
The grieving families of the six slain hostages — who Israel says were shot in the head by their captors last week as troops operated nearby — voiced hopes that the violent deaths might prove the impetus for an accord that would free the remaining captives.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The impetus behind the forming of Spiral was for the artists to discuss issues directly affecting Black artists.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
But for those who also want to engage in the more high-minded discussion of human rights and the fight for justice around the world, next summer’s interaction with George and Amal Clooney on Lake Como will provide a great deal of substantive thought and impetus for action.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
The grieving families of the six slain hostages — who Israel says were shot in the head by their captors last week as troops operated nearby — voiced hopes that the violent deaths might prove the impetus for an accord that would free the remaining captives.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The impetus behind the forming of Spiral was for the artists to discuss issues directly affecting Black artists.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
But for those who also want to engage in the more high-minded discussion of human rights and the fight for justice around the world, next summer’s interaction with George and Amal Clooney on Lake Como will provide a great deal of substantive thought and impetus for action.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Impetus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetus. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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