1
as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Recent Examples of impel
Are the individuals to blame, or are they impelled by a cruel society or a divinely sanctioned hand?
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Economic troubles have impelled many Southern conservatives, like Mayor Rocker, to consider fresh approaches to the role that government plays in health care.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
When Instagram sends notifications about likes or worthwhile posts, people are impelled to open the app and start scrolling; when sports-betting apps send push alerts about fantastic parlays, people are coaxed into placing one more bet.
—Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Economic troubles have impelled many Southern conservatives, like Mayor Rocker, to consider fresh approaches to the role that government plays in health care.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
When Instagram sends notifications about likes or worthwhile posts, people are impelled to open the app and start scrolling; when sports-betting apps send push alerts about fantastic parlays, people are coaxed into placing one more bet.
—Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 8 July 2024
Recent botanical research such as Clark’s impelled the foundation to expand into Centinela.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impel
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tate Beran drove in a pair of runs, while Ryan Kastor picked up his second save with two scoreless innings of relief.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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To compel Brand to return home, the UK government’s Home Office would need to make an extradition request to U.S. authorities.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs could also compel retailers to rethink their product offerings.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Eventually any discourse about his low batting average and moving him in the lineup evaporated as Judge finished with a .322 average, 58 homers and 144 RBIS, barely missing out on matching Mickey Mantle in the Triple Crown department.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This left him a lame-duck president prevented from moving forward on legislation to cut taxes and ease business regulations, as his main rivals in the Democratic Party used parliament to impeach key cabinet members and hold up a budget bill.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, no amount of care or good intentions can prevent the sudden demolition of the brothers’ home, courtesy of a vague order from the IDF — for which the family is even forced to pay.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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If these companies cannot find alternative suppliers, they may be forced to move their production out of China altogether.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The settlement also adds that Google will not interfere with, restrain or coerce workers in the exercise of their rights.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The village of Round Lake appears to have a new mayor-elect, with controversy over two local projects helping propel Trustee Brian Brubaker to an overwhelming 60-point victory over incumbent Russell Kraly, according to unofficial results.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, the mortgage lock-in effect is now beginning to ease, which is propelling a massive backlog of new listings to the market.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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You are not obligated to have a conversation with the police.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The district is not obligated to use the full amount.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Impel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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