as in to inspire
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
his poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder
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Advocates say the move could further embolden cities and police departments to marginalize homeless people.
by Nicole Santa Cruz
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Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
Their reckless, soft-on-crime policies emboldened criminals and thugs; wreaked havoc on the sanctity of our homes, businesses, and public spaces; instilled fear; and jeopardized public trust.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
By the preseason, Miller had become so emboldened by his new routine that his mindset was overtly positive.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
And under Trump, the American police state is especially emboldened and empowered to run rampant over our rights and our lives.
—Rod Adams, Essence, 25 May 2025
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Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
Their reckless, soft-on-crime policies emboldened criminals and thugs; wreaked havoc on the sanctity of our homes, businesses, and public spaces; instilled fear; and jeopardized public trust.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
By the preseason, Miller had become so emboldened by his new routine that his mindset was overtly positive.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
And under Trump, the American police state is especially emboldened and empowered to run rampant over our rights and our lives.
—Rod Adams, Essence, 25 May 2025
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On-site programming at Mountain Modern embraces Sedona's mystical vibes with crystal bowl sound baths, mindful meditation and breath work sessions, and ceremonies inspired by Indigenous traditions.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Selling such toys violates a New York law inspired by police encounters that have resulted in fatalities because the guns, though harmless, look like actual firearms.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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In order to protect his brother, Gi-jun encouraged Ju-woon and Bong-san to stage a coup.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Embolden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embolden. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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