prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
prompting
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present participleof prompt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Vitamin D deficiency is also frequently reported among people with breast cancer, prompting researchers to investigate whether low levels might affect pain following surgery.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
A federal judge in Oakland temporarily blocked the deal, prompting Paramount to agree not to finalize the acquisition until after a trial or June 1, whichever comes first.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Portions of the new liner then began peeling away, prompting repairs and eventually the vandalism investigation.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The cost of memory and storage chips inside the smartphone has quintupled since last fall, prompting Apple to raise prices across its device lineup to protect its profit margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He put his arm around her, and she laid her head on his chest without any prompting.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
