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eliciting

  • present participle
    of elicit.
    elicit
    verb (used with object)
    to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke.

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“This audience is a little younger than I’m used to,” host Ken Jennings said after eliciting a laugh when he noted the charities selected by the contestants “are eating.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Finally, be wary of “rage bait” — intentionally provocative messages or content designed to boost engagement on social media platforms by eliciting negative reactions.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026

The shift is eliciting strong opinions from longtime listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

George Clooney called out Weiss for “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” eliciting only a weak clapback from the EIC in response as she invited the actor to visit the studio.

From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2026

“Well, my good Christian,” Jacob replied, eliciting a smirk from Jeanne, “it was because of a fire.”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz