as in to cajole
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is
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Recent Examples of coax
Across the galaxy, stars are born in immense clouds of gas and dust — stellar nurseries where gravity coaxes material to coalesce and ignite.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But, having been armed with an even stronger group — one with as much depth and quality as Forest have possessed in years — Nuno’s task is still to coax better performances out of those who will play under him.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Occasionally, a repeat guest can coax him into an earlier revival.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
After nearly a full minute of coaxing, the standoff ends.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But, having been armed with an even stronger group — one with as much depth and quality as Forest have possessed in years — Nuno’s task is still to coax better performances out of those who will play under him.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Occasionally, a repeat guest can coax him into an earlier revival.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
After nearly a full minute of coaxing, the standoff ends.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coax
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The sloganeering has cajoled some of the nation’s biggest food brands to shift its offerings, curb the use of some dyes, and even redo recipes of iconic goods like Coca-Cola and day-to-day items like baby formula.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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He’s cajoled and he’s threatened.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nepal The climbing capital of the world, Nepal has been luring mountaineers for decades, including up the busy South Col route to the summit of Mount Everest.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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In April, Liverpool lured CFG’s director of football data Laurie Shaw to Anfield in what was regarded as a major coup within the industry.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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What really happened was that Cherry seduced Daniel into leaving after spotting her ex-boyfriend Nicholas’s new fiancée.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The increase in payments to insurers could be seen as a way to entice Medicare beneficiaries to move to Medicare Advantage.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because while the perks of his elevated status are enticing, maintaining his dominance is as difficult as establishing it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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After wheedling some cash from him, while Noon rifles through his backpack, Win convinces him to stay and teach some lessons.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Eli Mintz, a Yiddish-theatre star, played Uncle David with a high, wheedling voice, his hands a blur of gesticulation, and the Goldberg children were portrayed by Gentile actors, including the endearing Arlene (Fuzzy) McQuade as the preteen Rosalie, a studious girl with a sleek bob.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The city recently sent a delegation to Vancouver to woo back travelers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plaintiffs, including people who benefited from the legal protections, urged the appeals court to endorse the district court ruling, which found that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem could not categorically end protections for these groups, but instead had to evaluate each case individually.—
Michael Casey,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ficco urged those who sports bet to use reputable online big platforms, do research about where people deposit their money and be cautious.—
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each room and common area feels like a treasure box; there’s hardly an inch of space that doesn’t beg you to stop, snap a photo, and admire the artistic composition.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Academy is forcing me to beg political people to screen and select my film.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Coax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coax. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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