as in cajoled
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is
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Recent Examples of coaxed
Renée coaxed a complete sentence.
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Richard Greenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This has created new temptations, particularly for the young people now being coaxed into putting their weekly allowance toward randomized Call of Duty loot boxes and Polymarket wagers.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The Wave, Coyote Buttes Imagine sand dunes in a violent wind storm coaxed into dramatic swirls and forms—then freezing in place forever.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Adams, then, holds down the top spot on the depth chart in that box-to-box role, but Pochettino has also coaxed fantastic performances out of players such as Sebastian Berhalter, McKennie, Tessmann — and even Timmy Tillman — in that role.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Back at Studio Animal Services, Rocco and Porter, a handsome golden retriever, are eventually coaxed away from their favorite toys.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Trier has coaxed career-defining performances from both his stars.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
So after being coaxed by friends and her future husband, Knox decided to change her life.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Richard Greenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This has created new temptations, particularly for the young people now being coaxed into putting their weekly allowance toward randomized Call of Duty loot boxes and Polymarket wagers.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The Wave, Coyote Buttes Imagine sand dunes in a violent wind storm coaxed into dramatic swirls and forms—then freezing in place forever.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Adams, then, holds down the top spot on the depth chart in that box-to-box role, but Pochettino has also coaxed fantastic performances out of players such as Sebastian Berhalter, McKennie, Tessmann — and even Timmy Tillman — in that role.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Back at Studio Animal Services, Rocco and Porter, a handsome golden retriever, are eventually coaxed away from their favorite toys.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Trier has coaxed career-defining performances from both his stars.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
So after being coaxed by friends and her future husband, Knox decided to change her life.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed
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Cash cajoled Leon Bailey into positions ahead of him, either shuffling backwards to mark Newcastle’s left-winger or shifting inside to track Lewis Hall, who was inverting from left back.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her mentor, 2012-2020 Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, cajoled the BOJ into cornering the government bond market and becoming the biggest owner of Tokyo stocks.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Marketing for top sportsbooks floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured high schoolers, college kids, as well as those legally allowed to bet.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Party activists have said many grassroots Republicans lost money, while others were lured by ads on shows hosted by conservatives including Erick Erickson, Hugh Hewitt and Charlie Kirk.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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While the Super Bowl ad is for Cadillac F1, Apple is poised to be just as big a beneficiary, if viewers are enticed to check it out.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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That was the appetizer, as a year later, in 2022, Pitaro enticed Joe Buck and Troy Aikman from Fox — arguably the top NFL combo on air — on a pair of five-year deals for $75 million and $90 million, respectively.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Pine seduced Roper away from Corky [Roper’s fixer, played by Tom Hollander, who was killed off in season one].—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In her October 2024 Netflix stand-up special, Single Lady, filmed at performances of her Single Lady Tour, Wong revealed how Hader wooed her post-divorce, and what eventually convinced her to succumb to his advances.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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His statements come after Trump moved to cut oil supply to the country and urged Cuban leaders to strike a deal, following the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a packed auditorium Wednesday night at the Idaho State Capitol, dozens of people with voices shaking and tears in their eyes begged lawmakers to hear their stories.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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At Dilley, Maria begged to be reunited with her cat, Milo.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Coaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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