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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Musk has already begun clearing land in the area, prompting some residents to make difficult decisions about whether they’ll stay or go.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The entire area has been blanketed by a thick plume of yellowish smoke, prompting the partial evacuation of two villages close by.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Since April, sites in Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and elsewhere have been transformed, prompting legal battles and local dismay.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The carrier has been deployed to the Middle East for more than 250 days, prompting concerns over living conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He made the basket, the swish of the net prompting loud cheers from the visiting team’s fans.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
