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 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 Sports fans might roll their eyes at the idea of a celebrity golf tournament carrying real stakes or eliciting real feelings from the competitors involved. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Less than three years ago, revolving sushi restaurant Kura Sushi opened on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, eliciting long waits for its video game-style service. — Jenna Thompson july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliciting
  1. evoking
  2. inspiring
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  • This is a game laser-focused on fun, evoking that through smart puzzle design, cooperation, collectibles that are all tied to fun little minigames, and more.
    — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Another, Undine kommt (Undine Comes), 2025, has its head in profile with a frontal eye, evoking the conventions of ancient Egyptian art and prehistoric female figurines, motifs that permeate Stötzer’s drawings, writings, and costumes.
    — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of evoking
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  • Simply buy your ticket, sit back, and enjoy Mother Nature’s awe-inspiring spectacle.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company also raised its full-year guidance, inspiring confidence in its stock.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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“Eliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliciting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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