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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action
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Recent Examples of prod
Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2025
Even without an escalation in tariffs, many analysts are predicting Apple will raise iPhone prices this autumn when the latest models are typically released — a prospect that could prod consumers to splurge on an upgrade this summer.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz, who is mostly there to listen and prod.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2025
Even without an escalation in tariffs, many analysts are predicting Apple will raise iPhone prices this autumn when the latest models are typically released — a prospect that could prod consumers to splurge on an upgrade this summer.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Noun
There’s no doubt opponents will poke, prod and pester to test Lozano and his smaller frame at 5-9 and 155-ish.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz, who is mostly there to listen and prod.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prod
Verb
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Quote Will Excite Detroit Fans To that end, the Lions have been urged to consider and named the best fit to land a very familiar face.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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During tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service, people are urged to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Hurricane Ike, which rammed the Texas Coast in 2008 and caused more than $43 billion in damage with a deadly storm surge that killed 112 people, spurred action.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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At the same time, the world’s third-largest economy has faced a demographic crisis that by necessity has spurred technological innovation, including making strides in areas such as AI, robotics, and space—all of which are vital to defense.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In order to protect his brother, Gi-jun encouraged Ju-woon and Bong-san to stage a coup.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has tried for months to find a Boise man — accused of stabbing his roommate to death — competent enough to stand trial for his first-degree murder charge.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 June 2025
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Both use tech that can help create and translate listings, as well as assist with search to help nudge consumer behavior.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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The suburban SoCal Wilsons — brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl — were encouraged to write and sing by their father, Murry, who put his own musical ambitions on hold when the children arrived but nudged them imposingly into the industry instead.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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While geothermal energy loses out in the current package, some Republicans, including U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, have called for the power source’s tax incentives to remain.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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This structure leaves little incentive for buyers locked into contracts to make any moves until the contract ends.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Prod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prod. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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