How to Use motivated in a Sentence
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And a part of me gets motivated to prove them wrong.
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Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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As for what has kept her motivated all these years?
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The music was a mix of hip-hop and rock that kept me motivated.
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PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Is there any team more motivated to add a bat this summer?
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Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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That’s why Loftin is motivated to get off to a strong start this spring.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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My wife kept me going and kept me motivated.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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The field this year is deep and duly motivated.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Some are too far gone to be restored by even the most motivated house-flipper.
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Tory Wegerski,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Belle does not like to be touched as much, is heavier, is more open to tricks and is more food motivated.
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Ryan Brennan
march 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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My faith keeps me motivated to be happy and kind to others.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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That’s what gets me up in the morning and keeps me motivated, all these years later.
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Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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What keeps you motivated after all these years?
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 70-year-old may be far more motivated to get the yearly flu shot.
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Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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Others said they were motivated to take classroom civics lessons to the streets.
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Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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What’s kept you so motivated to record solo albums over the years?
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Both are motivated to play nice for 90 minutes and shake hands.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Galvin said this motivated Hanover to play for their captain.
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Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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What works for helping one kid calm down or stay motivated will not work for another.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Billy is one of my most motivated students in all my years of teaching.
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Joe Mutascio,
The Indianapolis Star,
11 Mar. 2024
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Not everyone is as motivated, so find the good eggs and sit in their sections.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
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Democrats are primed to have a motivated base in what are often lower turnout off-year elections.
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Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2025
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Belle doesn’t like to be touched as much, is heavier, is more open to learning tricks, and is more food motivated.
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Ryan Brennan
march 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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And once more people know, people will feel motivated to speak out against the abuses there.
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Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Smith chose the motivated 2nd to head the assault.
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Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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Switching off from work helps employees stay healthy and motivated in the long run.
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Lieke Ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Music can help kids feel happier, more motivated, and ready to take on the day.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guys were really motivated to get this one tonight.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Also, Luke is not motivated to use the fleece on Thalia’s tree in the book.
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Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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How excited are the fans, and how motivated is the band feeling?
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Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2023
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Clean early, keep supplies handy, focus on busy spots, and use short timers to stay motivated.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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