as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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Recent Examples of lured
In the suit, Ibrahim alleges that he was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and was ambushed by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two other men.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
And even how all this will translate in the years and decades to come in terms of everything from local legacy to events lured here, from international business opportunities or cultural engagements.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
After 1910, entrepreneurs lured by California’s sunny climate built studios in Los Angeles, and Hollywood quickly became synonymous with cinema.
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Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The victims told police that Arnold’s friends lured them to an apartment, held them at gunpoint and hit them, all the while streaming the attack to Arnold.
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Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
As with Giovanni Leoni, the centre-back who left Parma for Liverpool last summer, players who once would have gone to one of Italy’s big three are being lured to the Premier League earlier.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
And even how all this will translate in the years and decades to come in terms of everything from local legacy to events lured here, from international business opportunities or cultural engagements.
—
Vahe Gregorian
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
After 1910, entrepreneurs lured by California’s sunny climate built studios in Los Angeles, and Hollywood quickly became synonymous with cinema.
—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The victims told police that Arnold’s friends lured them to an apartment, held them at gunpoint and hit them, all the while streaming the attack to Arnold.
—
Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
As with Giovanni Leoni, the centre-back who left Parma for Liverpool last summer, players who once would have gone to one of Italy’s big three are being lured to the Premier League earlier.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lured
Verb
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The French Market Food lovers will be tempted by the French specialty foods showcased at booths on Madison Avenue, with most vendors representing local businesses.
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While you might be tempted to initially dismiss higher bills as due to hot weather, a persistent increase often signals that maintenance is overdue.
Verb
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
Verb
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.
Verb
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School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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“Lured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lured. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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