COAXED (OUT) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

coaxed (out)

verb

past tense of coax (out)

as in obtained

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The lawsuit obtained by the Dayton Daily News claims that Beaver’s Mini Mart’s logo infringes on the one used by Buc-ee’s.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Public Health Watch, Kentucky Public Radio and NPR obtained a draft of the NIOSH research letter before publication.

— Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of obtained

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But for those committed to pursuing careers in traditional film and television, acting classes are quickly procured, and the path is becoming far less arduous.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said China procured about 95% of global durian exports between 2020 and 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of procured

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Shares have jumped 48% year to date and gained 2% in the premarket.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
In July, OpenAI disclosed that an autonomous AI agent escaped the boundaries of a cybersecurity evaluation and ultimately gained unauthorized access to Hugging Face's production infrastructure.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of gained

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The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Recording tracks in his spare time, Shakur secured a solo record deal.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of secured

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Abello pulled one back with her first goal of the season in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Police say Coffer was pulled to safety by his boat partner, who told police Simpson fled the scene and the boy was gasping for air.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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