as in to encourage
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
I'm trying to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake
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Recent Examples of urge
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Japan will continue to urge the U.S. to sign the presidential order to bring auto tariffs down as soon as possible, Hayashi added, according to a Google translation of his speech in Japanese.
—Lim Hui Jie,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
That's when the urge came, and the urge was just very, very, very, strong.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Verb
However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Japan will continue to urge the U.S. to sign the presidential order to bring auto tariffs down as soon as possible, Hayashi added, according to a Google translation of his speech in Japanese.
—Lim Hui Jie,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Aston Martin Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has commented on Max Verstappen's fighting spirit, highlighting his urge to win, despite Red Bull's RB21 F1 car holding him back.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
That's when the urge came, and the urge was just very, very, very, strong.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
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Community members are encouraged to see the stadium before the start of the 2025 football season.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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During his latter stint on the council, Spelman called on Austin police to reevaluate how officers spent their time and encouraged the city to consider alternative programs to reduce crime.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Zuckerberg’s drive to get ahead on AI may be rooted in part in his desire to own a foundational platform for the next major technology wave.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Beyond its frozen delights, Zeds also caters to other cravings, offering coffee, beer, wine, and tea.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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With this new creation, Liu turns our gaze back to earth, exploring the existential solitude and quiet observation of these aging machines as metaphors for diasporic longing, technological obsolescence and the search for connection and purpose.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ...—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Responsible for maintaining the soft, steady music of our autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, through a mix of direct action or hormonal release, governs everything from body temperature and blood pressure to hunger and thirst, digestion, sleep-wake cycles, and mood.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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How to Stop Milk Cravings Cravings for milk can be caused by thirst, hunger, or emotional triggers.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Aid experts warn that airdrops are dangerous, expensive and insufficient to tackle the widening hunger crisis there.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump is sending two top White House officials to Gaza on Aug. 1 to inspect food distribution centers and meet with Gazans amid intensifying global scrutiny over the hunger crisis in the territory.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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