1. plural of prompting; instances of urging, encouraging, or reminding someone to do something
Usage: usually plural; often used in the phrase 'at the prompting of' or 'without prompting'
2. plural of prompting; cues or hints given to an actor or speaker to help them remember their lines or what to say
Usage: theater/performance context
3. plural of prompting; inner impulses, instincts, or intuitions that guide behavior or decisions
Usage: often used in phrases like 'follow one's promptings' or 'inner promptings'

Examples

• At the promptings of her friends, she decided to apply for the scholarship.
• The actor relied on the promptings from the stage manager during the live performance.
• He followed his inner promptings and took the job offer despite his initial doubts.
• Without any prompting from the teacher, the students began their group project.
• The promptings of his conscience made him confess the truth.
• She needed constant promptings to remember her lines during rehearsal.
• His promptings to help others came from a genuine desire to make a difference.