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adjective

ˈdri-vən How to pronounce driven (audio)
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as in obsessive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge a man with a driven need to be loved or liked by everyone

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driven

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verb

past participle of drive
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as in run
to urge, push, or force onward cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco

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as in tooled
to travel by a motorized vehicle I'm going to drive across the country—want to come?

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as in pushed
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one drove the plunger into the opening

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as in forced
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure the corrupt governor was driven out of office

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as in powered
to cause to function machinery driven by waterpower

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as in moved
to set or keep in motion this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft

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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop

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Recent Examples of driven
Adjective
The film stars Lopez as a driven executive opposite her charismatic employee, played by two-time Ted Lasso Emmy winner Brett Goldstein. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some of this is also validly driven by zoonotic and emerging diseases and is intended to keep our pets and us safe. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026 San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for driven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driven
  1. obsessive
  2. run
  3. tooled
  4. pushed
  5. forced
  6. powered
  7. moved
  8. raced
Adjective
  • Tiley also became known for his obsessive attention to detail.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Lindhome, who did only three but memorable guest appearances on Big Bang as Ramona Nowitzkis, an obsessive CalTech graduate student, plays a version of the same character who is now a receptionist from hell at her alma mater.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of obsessive
Verb
  • As token prices decline, demand for these supporting systems may grow because companies will run more models across more tasks.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators spotted the suspect on surveillance camera footage running east on Mission Street before turning onto Minna Street.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of run
Verb
  • Perry was also spotted behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and tooled around town with Trudeau riding in the passenger seat.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • Re-tooled with new signings, the defensive inadequacies and erratic finishing that had held the club back during his first campaign were eradicated.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of tooled
Verb
  • The toxic environment eventually pushed Jagetz to her breaking point.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That is, until the defense brought pressure and star defensive lineman Zach Sieler pushed past the rookie offensive lineman with ease and got to Malik Willis before the shifty quarterback could make a move.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushed
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  • In the Netherlands and neighboring Germany cargo ships that ply the Rhine and its offshoots have been forced to carry significantly less freight or risk running aground in shallow navigation channels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of forced
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  • Eco Effort All Maybourne London hotels are powered by 100% renewable electricity, and a solar power farm in Essex is underway.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of powered
Verb
  • Punk went for a moonsault, which looked sloppy, and Rhodes moved, mostly avoiding the impact.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon moved into Aries and your private 12th House, making quiet more useful than consensus.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of moved
Verb
  • In the 34th minute, Murphy launched a long ball in the path of forward Sammy Smith who raced past multiple defenders and finished it for the 1-0 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In the Var, a fire declared fixed earlier in the week had raced back across the hills within hours on Friday.
    — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Driven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driven. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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