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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Later in his room, Rocky prayed that someone would come and take the gun away from the house.

— Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Leo arrived in Lourdes from Paris on Saturday night and immediately prayed inside the Grotto of Apparitions and drank from the spring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

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In a video message posted on Thursday, Treaty Oak Revival implored their fans to refrain from throwing objects.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
In his speech, Abbas once again implored the international community to take more vigorous action and speak out more loudly against Israel.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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Skirts, tops and what looked like earrings made of layers of circle-cut chiffon, and light as air sheer jacketing suggested Anderson was looking to define his version of romance, a mood the French house has long-conjured during its history.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Herno Fashion got a little more experimental — and sensual — at Herno for spring, with a range of shimmering and liquid-looking textures that conjured a sophisticated and glamorous feel.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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