1
as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
gasoline impels a car's engine
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2
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I felt impelled to tell the truth, however painful it might be
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Recent Examples of impel
Without doing so, the city risks adding to the recent record of downgrades from the ratings agencies and impels that any new infrastructure debt minimizes additional costs over the long run.
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Dana Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who once famously tried to shatter those bounds, later came to recognize what impelled Ali.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the latter shooting captured national attention, bred community outcries for change and impelled discussions among leaders about ways to make the murky path of preventing violent crime more clear.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Threats to current business models from ever-changing market dynamics impel organizations to invest in a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees can tackle incoming changes with confidence and agility.
—Ann Blakely, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dana Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who once famously tried to shatter those bounds, later came to recognize what impelled Ali.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the latter shooting captured national attention, bred community outcries for change and impelled discussions among leaders about ways to make the murky path of preventing violent crime more clear.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Threats to current business models from ever-changing market dynamics impel organizations to invest in a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees can tackle incoming changes with confidence and agility.
—Ann Blakely, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impel
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The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cabinet members and other White House officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, claimed Monday morning that the ruling had actually been in the administration's favor and did not compel them to bring back Abrego Garcia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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In response to the AFT’s request for a temporary restraining order to compel the department to resume IDR application processing, the Department of Education filed papers in court last week indicating that processing for ICR, IBR, and PAYE applications would be resuming in the coming weeks.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Our reporters talk to each other and move around candidates from one category to another.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, no amount of care or good intentions can prevent the sudden demolition of the brothers’ home, courtesy of a vague order from the IDF — for which the family is even forced to pay.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kosminsky’s latest intervention comes as UK Parliament’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee recommended that, if the industry can’t design its own scheme, the government should force the likes of Netflix to pay a 5% revenue levy into a cultural fund that supports local high-end TV production.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The final step requires flat ironing hair in small sections to activate the treatment.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the statement, one NFI and one WFI were activated on April 14, and the other two NFIs were activated on April 16.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The settlement also adds that Google will not interfere with, restrain or coerce workers in the exercise of their rights.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The baseball traveled 375 feet and propelled the Tigers to a 3-1 victory.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Though often criticized and not without frequent failures, the company’s resilience and experimentation have propelled major advancements in electric vehicles and renewable energy.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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You are not obligated to have a conversation with the police.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The district is not obligated to use the full amount.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Impel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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