eliciting

present participle of elicit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of eliciting 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 Then the band paused for dramatic effect, eliciting cheers from the audience, who was largely on their feet. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 Despite eliciting bids up to $650,000, the lot failed to reach its reserve and was passed. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliciting
Verb
  • Well, Canadians can now thank Trump for evoking the possibility.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Some really solid casting there in evoking, but not mimicking, either Faist or Abbott.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Why Gen Z wants authentic Y2K pieces One big reason Gen Z keeps hunting old mall clothes is that the pieces come from the actual era inspiring today’s Y2K revival.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Step around, and potentially inside, awe-inspiring vehicles from the film, or come face-to-face with the Bene Gesserit, a group of priestesses who possess, among other things, the ability to bend the will of others.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Eliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliciting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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