as in cajoled
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 coaxed
These versatile evergreen shrubs have small, dense leaves that can be carved into sculptural shapes or coaxed into sophisticated hedges.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Sophomore reliever Mason Almazan coaxed a shallow fly out with a runner at third to end the game.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Bulbs properly planted in pots may also be coaxed to bloom again.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Police responded to the home and coaxed three people to come out, according to video footage and official accounts of the incident.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
For much of the 20th century, coffee in the United States was cheap and almost forgettable, either instant granules dissolved in hot water or weak brews coaxed from percolators.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Sophomore reliever Mason Almazan coaxed a shallow fly out with a runner at third to end the game.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Bulbs properly planted in pots may also be coaxed to bloom again.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Police responded to the home and coaxed three people to come out, according to video footage and official accounts of the incident.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
For much of the 20th century, coffee in the United States was cheap and almost forgettable, either instant granules dissolved in hot water or weak brews coaxed from percolators.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed
Verb
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For more than two hours on the chamber’s floor, the speaker and fellow Republican leaders cajoled holdouts on that bill and others on DHS funding and farm policy.—
Noah Robertson,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cash cajoled Leon Bailey into positions ahead of him, either shuffling backwards to mark Newcastle’s left-winger or shifting inside to track Lewis Hall, who was inverting from left back.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cox’s death came four days after that of fellow Atlanta icon Ted Turner, who as owner of Braves lured Cox back to the team in 1990.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The prosecution argued that Bryant had encountered Morales before and likely followed her from the Sterling Glen Apartments, then either lured her with his badge or forced her into his truck before killing her and leaving her body in the woods.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That allegedly enticed consumers to spend more to purchase the new devices.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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This plan includes guest worker programs, clear pathways for immigrants and their families who are here seeking to make a better life for their families and who were enticed to come here by the prior federal administration.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Onscreen, Andy was being seduced by a heavily jawed man with blond hair.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for wine and cocktails, be prepared to be wowed, thanks to the thoughtful hand of wine director Cassandra Felix, who cut her chops in Napa Valley before being wooed to Florida’s warm waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Typically, price increases prompt some cancellations, but the longer-term financial benefits are worth it, especially if some of those who canceled can be wooed back with compelling programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So in August 2008, the federal government recalled the bassinets and urged families and caregivers to stop using them.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reigns tossed Punk from the announce table onto the ground as the referee begged for both competitors to get back into the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Coaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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