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
Stocks slid in early trading as investors braced for President Trump announcing a fresh round of tariffs on Wednesday afternoon, but gained momentum over the rest of the trading session.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Since the departures of Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, Judgment Day has lacked its previous momentum, prompting hope for either a revitalization of the group or a dispersal of its members to pursue individual storylines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
But over the rest of the game, the Broncos literally stole the momentum and the game from the Revolutionaries.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Since the departures of Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, Judgment Day has lacked its previous momentum, prompting hope for either a revitalization of the group or a dispersal of its members to pursue individual storylines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
But over the rest of the game, the Broncos literally stole the momentum and the game from the Revolutionaries.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentum
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Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump says tariffs will force other countries to lower their own rates on U.S. goods and services, creating a more balanced economic playing field for U.S. exports and a strong incentive for companies to manufacture goods such as cars inside the U.S. to avoid paying the tax.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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As such, there is little incentive for non-citizens to try to vote, Levitt said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In return the buying club would receive Ferguson’s attendance at every home and away match as well as phonecalls offering encouragement to the team’s manager and players.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the gripping Prime Video action-thriller G20, family becomes both motivation and lifeline amid political mayhem.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, right now, renters aren’t experiencing that kind of motivation.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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