prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
will prompt
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future tenseof prompt.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote that he thinks the latest inflation data will prompt enough Fed policymakers to pivot to support the October and December option.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
Typically, the sweltering season will prompt the Swedish singer-songwriter to do something new, like dye her hair black or switch up her personal style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Some industry observers and executives are concerned that a lack of focus on open-source models in the U.S. will prompt businesses and countries to embrace Chinese open-weight models instead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Industry executives are wondering if the Middle East turmoil will prompt people to change their travel plans over the longer term, possibly balancing out the impact of regional route suspensions.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
“Looks like rain,” I say, hoping that will prompt her to act.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
