coaxed (out)

past tense of coax (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed (out)
Verb
  • The Star obtained documents that show the aggregate year-over-year percent change in Platte County’s total residential property valuations from 2019 to 2025.
    Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • All three charges are marked domestic violence-related, per the presiding judge and court records obtained by PEOPLE.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Pakistan had procured the J-10Cs back in 2021, in response to India buying 36 Rafales in 2015.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 2,700 upvotes.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Startups gained an edge by staying lean, automating manual work and cutting anything that doesn’t drive growth or profit.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 2024 with the Buffaloes, Hunter secured 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The government’s vehicle still had the keys inside the car as well as a gun secured in a safe when the man towed it, according to prosecutors.
    Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mahomes pulled the Chiefs within one in the third quarter.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Abboud and his mother, whose name is Najlaa, were safely extracted from the Gaza Strip on Thursday, though the location has not been disclosed in this reporting for their protection.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Once extracted, the team combined all of the shell remnants into a microgel similar to many standard skincare products.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Coaxed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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