eliciting

verb

present participle of elicit
as in evoking
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked

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Recent Examples of eliciting 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 Some analysts warn of a pathway called recursive self-improvement, in which AI becomes increasingly effective at training itself, eliciting a cycle of rapid advancement. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The material ran the gamut in tone, with the goal of eliciting a range of brain responses. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026 In the fifth inning, Soto fouled a ball off his right leg, eliciting a grimace from him and attention from both an athletic trainer and Green. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 As a result, the email is eliciting mixed reactions from customers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Steel asked after eliciting testimony that there were no convictions stemming from King Von’s death. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Moderna's vaccine is deemed safe and effective, eliciting a stronger immune response, especially in those over 50. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliciting
  1. evoking
  2. inspiring
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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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  • Chris Lee, a prototypical new-school executive, wants to wield influence by inspiring his charges, while Chet Hudson, an oil rig supervisor, likens his new job to breaking horses.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In a moment when the average American is often priced out of awe-inspiring sights and experiences, DC, is supposed to be a rare exception.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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