1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in reminder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prompt
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
Those efforts wreaked havoc on federal workers and prompted a litany of lawsuits seeking to rein in Musk’s chainsaw, many of them questioning the legality of DOGE's sweeping access to confidential data and the dismantling of agencies.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Among the most common forms of chatbot exploits, prompt injections are embedded into content a chatbot is asked to work with, such as an email to be answered, a calendar to consult, or a webpage to summarize.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Google also announced Imagen 4, its latest image-generation tool, which the company said produces higher-quality images through user prompts.
—Jennifer Elias,samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prompt
Verb
Tariff policy reversals including a 90-day pause on the previous 145-percent tariffs slapped on Chinese goods resulted in a recovery from Asia, as well as the softened import tax on formerly de minimis-eligible goods, prompted a brief spike in trans-Pacific tonnage via air.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
Those efforts wreaked havoc on federal workers and prompted a litany of lawsuits seeking to rein in Musk’s chainsaw, many of them questioning the legality of DOGE's sweeping access to confidential data and the dismantling of agencies.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
Adjective
The physics got intense enough that Welcher at one point asked permission to use a calculator to solve a formula prompt from Alessi.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Among the most common forms of chatbot exploits, prompt injections are embedded into content a chatbot is asked to work with, such as an email to be answered, a calendar to consult, or a webpage to summarize.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Noun
The issue was said to be resolved within hours, and Musk’s company has since stated that the issue was due to an unauthorized change to the bot’s prompts from a rogue employee, adding that the system would be updated to address the problem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Google also announced Imagen 4, its latest image-generation tool, which the company said produces higher-quality images through user prompts.
—Jennifer Elias,samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prompt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt
Verb
-
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
-
The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Verb
-
Hegseth urged Asian allies to step up defense spending.—
Liz Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
-
Quote Will Excite Detroit Fans To that end, the Lions have been urged to consider and named the best fit to land a very familiar face.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Adjective
-
This technique does not meet our bar for immediate servicing as a user must provide consent to the application before any access is allowed.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
-
There was an immediate sense of trust, Burgos remembers.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Adjective
-
As with uptime, Bluehost's quick and reliable customer support continues to impress us in testing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
-
Most of the garage lights on our list include power cords to plug them into an outlet, making installation quick and easy.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
The lottery win, in particular, was a reminder any success the Islanders have enjoyed since the dynasty years has been of the serendipitous variety.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
-
The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Verb
-
Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
-
Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
-
Just two days later, Mercury enters Cancer, adding a layer of receptivity and emotional depth to conversations and exchanges, encouraging more empathy and understanding in your relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
-
The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
-
But the House adjourned without taking up the measure, amid swift opposition from business groups.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prompt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prompt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share