as in to beg
to persuade someone to give you (something) for free
He spent his time trying to cadge drinks from the customers. She cadged money from her sister.
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Recent Examples of cadge
Staying would have meant having to cadge lodging from friends.
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John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
One weekend, a colleague cadged a Chrysler minivan.
—Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023
Sakuzo wanders — begging for change, cadging meals, working to conquer his homesickness and self-hatred — are every bit as Angeleno as Chandler’s and West’s.
—Boris Kachka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
At a more than two-hour sentencing hearing before Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Providence Tuesday, prosecutors and victims described the litany of Cavanaugh’s schemes, from bilking charities out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to cadging beers at a local bar.
—Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Mar. 2023
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John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
One weekend, a colleague cadged a Chrysler minivan.
—Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023
Sakuzo wanders — begging for change, cadging meals, working to conquer his homesickness and self-hatred — are every bit as Angeleno as Chandler’s and West’s.
—Boris Kachka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
At a more than two-hour sentencing hearing before Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Providence Tuesday, prosecutors and victims described the litany of Cavanaugh’s schemes, from bilking charities out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to cadging beers at a local bar.
—Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadge
Verb
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The subject begs for the insider knowledge that Wolfe amassed as a Disney fan, once $17,000 in credit card debt that funded WDW excursion trips.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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After Cody Rhodes Beats John Cena Cody Rhodes begged the referee to call the match off, but Cena waved the ref off.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But, as archaeologist Sean Winter writes, also like in the US, the reality involves a lot of people coerced into laboring for the benefit of the most powerful.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the grant conditions coerce local governments into adopting the Trump administration's policy agenda.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, the lawsuit is requesting the court to block the administration's actions and cease enforcing the order.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The defense requested the investigation in June, with prosecutors filing a motion in response the same day, according to a case summary records log.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During talent reviews, ask: who developed across the business this year?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The bright green appearance conjures images of everyone’s favorite acid-tone wicked witch.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Something that the therapy and the excuses and the self-help couldn’t conjure.—
Amber Rae,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Parasites was the name given to those who arrived late to the party and mooched off the remains.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Rachel Morin's 'bum' killer mooched off locals before murdering mom of five, lawyer says.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Short-term rental platforms are now required to share host identity, property location, and occupancy data with local authorities to improve transparency and tackle housing pressures in tourism-heavy cities.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, regenerative agriculture demands patience.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The choice to hold off on a rate cut will almost certainly result in further conflict between the Fed and White House, as Trump has repeatedly demanded that the central bank reduce borrowing costs as part of his effort to assert control over one of the few remaining independent federal agencies.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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“Cadge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadge. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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