compel
verb (used with object)
to force or drive, especially to a course of action.
is compelling
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present progressiveof compel (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Prologis said the third offer is compelling for both sets of shareholders and urged Segro shareholders to encourage their board to recommend the combination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
There is compelling strategic logic behind Comcast’s move to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company — but whether it will ultimately deliver value for shareholders is an open question.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“The Death of Robin Hood’s” one big idea is compelling: History gets written and erased in real time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
These clubs have experienced existential crises and that, on its own, is compelling to witness.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The durability of the empire is compelling evidence that the assets outweighed the liabilities.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
