BLUDGED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

bludged

verb

past tense of bludge, chiefly Australian & New Zealand

as in appealed (to)

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The men had prayed over Wilber the night before, asking God for a good result.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
As the rabbi prayed, the executioner secured the five leather straps.

— Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of prayed

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The Derby's public address announcer implored the fans to cheer during some quiet stretches when homers — non-Phillies edition — were hit.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The attorneys for Kirk’s family and representatives of the news media implored the judge to make Twiggs’ statements and other evidence in the case public.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of implored

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But the focus was the music itself on Friday, and the ragtag roster of artists that fully conjured it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The punishment conjured up the prospect of a candidate hoping to lead France stumping for votes with an electronic tag on her ankle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of conjured

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Neither Becerra nor his Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, have outlined exactly what their telework policy would be, but unions have petitioned the candidates to adopt more generous rules for state employees’ remote work.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
McMullen came under fire for social media posts that over 3,800 individuals petitioned against him for.

— Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

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