spurred

1 of 2

adjective

ˈspərd How to pronounce spurred (audio)
Synonyms of spurrednext
1
: wearing spurs
2
: having one or more spurs
a spurred violet

spurred

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of spur entry 2

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But the way the review was conducted spurred heated criticism from many Alzheimer’s experts, including some who had been skeptical of some of the drugs. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spurred

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spurred was in the 15th century

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spurred

adjective
ˈspərd How to pronounce spurred (audio)
1
: wearing spurs
2
: having one or more spurs
a spurred violet

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