as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity
the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed
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Recent Examples of momentum
Mamdani’s momentum is in part born out of a social media strategy that speaks to the sensibilities of younger voters.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
With other industries under pressure from tariffs, a U-turn from China on its unofficial K-pop ban could inject fresh momentum into South Korea’s entertainment industry.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Since his 2020 solo debut, Wonho has built significant momentum in international markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
In a short time, The Seven has gained momentum with its tightly edited selection of independent fine jewelry brands led by Zarsky’s strategy of focusing on storytelling and one-of-a-kind pieces.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
With other industries under pressure from tariffs, a U-turn from China on its unofficial K-pop ban could inject fresh momentum into South Korea’s entertainment industry.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Since his 2020 solo debut, Wonho has built significant momentum in international markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
In a short time, The Seven has gained momentum with its tightly edited selection of independent fine jewelry brands led by Zarsky’s strategy of focusing on storytelling and one-of-a-kind pieces.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
Noun
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The church declined an interview and did not respond to specific questions about the impetus for the change.—
Lauren Jackson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The immigration issue was Worsley’s impetus to enter politics.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
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The Biden administration sought to encourage manufacturers to build in the United States, but those efforts are still in their early stages, and many of the government incentives are now on the chopping block.—
Dan Gearino,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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With a tiny sliver of activist voters holding the same power to deny a candidate an office as a majority of the broad general electorate, the incentives for bipartisanship have all but disappeared in most states and districts.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Noun
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The process is also shaped by a long-term signaling process where candidates express interest or withdraw based on personal motivations and interactions with the current leader.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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