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as in persuading
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as in prompt
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as in encouraging
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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Recent Examples of urging
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
At Linda and her family's urging, Connie filed a missing person report with the Elko New Market Police Department in Minnesota where the Herbsts lived.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Code Compliance coordinated the effort, at the urging of District 3 Council Member Michael Crain, with support from Environmental Services, Animal Care and Control and police.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
However, at the urging of other officers, that ambulance was used to take away a white police officer, Erin Perrotta, who had been involved in the foot chase, the report said.
—Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Other Flock customers, like Oakland, have dug in and decided to keep their cameras at the urging of local homeowners association representatives and small business owners — but over the objections of the city’s own Privacy Advisory Commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The program was established in 2020 to support renters in response to the pandemic, and revived in 2025 at the urging of Ward 7 Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, whose East Side ward has among the highest number of evictions in the state.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, his urging of Democrats to move to the center on cultural issues – correctly noting where the electorate currently is – is likely to boost his appeal among national Democrats, who are considerably more moderate than the party’s base.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
And Stephens’ decision to travel to Jefferson City — and his urging of lawmakers to pass it — has also appeared to raise eyebrows from at least one member of the Port KC Board of Commissioners, the seven-member board appointed by the mayor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the results failed to exonerate Duckett, Florida’s attorney general swiftly moved to lift the stay, urging the state Supreme Court to allow the execution to proceed as scheduled.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
But Tehran hawks—and Gulf allies—are urging him to finish off the Iranian regime.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
With summer camps and activities gearing up for the year, the Kane County Health Department is urging vaccination and other precautions to protect children against measles.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal officials are urging all Americans to be on alert for a new wave of Medicare and Medicaid scams after the Treasury Department warned that criminals are increasingly targeting government health care benefit programs.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The United States declared Afghanistan a state sponsor of wrongful detention earlier in March, urging the Taliban to release Coyle and other hostages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are urging potential victims, or anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to call the Kansas City International Airport Police at 816-243-5175.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
But despite officials’ urging, community pleas to delay a decision and threats of legal action, the board approved the closures.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
At Linda and her family's urging, Connie filed a missing person report with the Elko New Market Police Department in Minnesota where the Herbsts lived.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Code Compliance coordinated the effort, at the urging of District 3 Council Member Michael Crain, with support from Environmental Services, Animal Care and Control and police.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
However, at the urging of other officers, that ambulance was used to take away a white police officer, Erin Perrotta, who had been involved in the foot chase, the report said.
—Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Other Flock customers, like Oakland, have dug in and decided to keep their cameras at the urging of local homeowners association representatives and small business owners — but over the objections of the city’s own Privacy Advisory Commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The program was established in 2020 to support renters in response to the pandemic, and revived in 2025 at the urging of Ward 7 Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, whose East Side ward has among the highest number of evictions in the state.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, his urging of Democrats to move to the center on cultural issues – correctly noting where the electorate currently is – is likely to boost his appeal among national Democrats, who are considerably more moderate than the party’s base.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
And Stephens’ decision to travel to Jefferson City — and his urging of lawmakers to pass it — has also appeared to raise eyebrows from at least one member of the Port KC Board of Commissioners, the seven-member board appointed by the mayor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
On Sunday morning, Haidar Abdul-Samad, deputy director of Basra’s Shalamcha border crossing with Iran, was on the phone with an Iranian official, complaining about electricity cuts that had halted trade, urging a quick resolution.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the results failed to exonerate Duckett, Florida’s attorney general swiftly moved to lift the stay, urging the state Supreme Court to allow the execution to proceed as scheduled.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
But Tehran hawks—and Gulf allies—are urging him to finish off the Iranian regime.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
With summer camps and activities gearing up for the year, the Kane County Health Department is urging vaccination and other precautions to protect children against measles.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal officials are urging all Americans to be on alert for a new wave of Medicare and Medicaid scams after the Treasury Department warned that criminals are increasingly targeting government health care benefit programs.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The United States declared Afghanistan a state sponsor of wrongful detention earlier in March, urging the Taliban to release Coyle and other hostages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are urging potential victims, or anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to call the Kansas City International Airport Police at 816-243-5175.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urging
Noun
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Each distortion is what happens when the body does the persuading, and the ideas are just the wardrobe.—
Alexis Coe,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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But Putin cannot have needed much persuading to agree to a formal invitation to the US to have the bilateral meeting his team have long held out as the way towards peace in Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The prompt produces instant beverage suggestions available at shops nearby.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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One prompt Anthropic demonstrated in a video posted Monday is a user running late for a meeting.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Felder suggested that the Beth El rabbis send out a congregation-wide e-mail offering guidance on how to respond to the humanitarian crisis—say, by directing members to relief groups or by encouraging members to contact their representatives in Congress to exert pressure on Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Protection hosts contentment-seeking Venus, encouraging you to take comfort in your private world.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Caminero’s sprint included several mid-stride hops and fist pumps and exhortations to the crowd.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Freedom is a struggle, Ronald Reagan’s proclamation said in 1986, echoing Frederick Douglass’s exhortation that if there is no struggle, there is no progress.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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And despite promises that more files were going to become public, the Justice Department in July said no more would be released, prompting Congress to pass a bill to force the agency to do so.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No coaxing or pulling from the crate.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hair that’s naturally less heavy can hold more shape and bounce when styling, but maintaining a full-bodied look might take some extra coaxing.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If feedback arrives, take it as encouragement to refine, not retreat, since practice is what makes potential skills into real ones!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the drill, participating organizations will send feedback and observations to the state.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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