educing

verb

present participle of educe
as in eliciting
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy

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  1. eliciting
  2. evoking
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  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week Hasan’s execution would be livestreamed, eliciting pushback from Democrats, Republicans and religious advocates about the idea.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Musk's comment against Ambani caused a political stir in India, eliciting a response from India's leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi, who has consistently alleged that the government is being influenced by powerful businessmen in India.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of eliciting
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  • And invariably, evoking the greats is the quickest way to cut yourself down to size.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Designers also livened up traditional looks with new floral appliqués, swishy pailettes, and sparkling jewelry details, evoking new playful textures across the fall 2027 collections.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of evoking
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“Educing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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