Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed (out)
Verb
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Savage noted, in a document obtained by the Courant, the intent not to renew contracts comes as the West Haven university works to address budget challenges from the decline in international graduate student enrollment there.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026 -
In a timetable obtained by the Associated Press that was attached to getting a deal done by Tuesday, the expansion draft for new franchises in Portland and Toronto would be held sometime between April 1-6.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Arbitration awards are normally upheld so long as the award was not procured by fraud and the arbitrator didn’t fail to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The exemption from competitive bidding would apply to contractual services, construction, repairs, supplies, equipment and furniture procured at the behest of the sports authority.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He was suspected as part of the teenage crew that gained notoriety in January 2025 for breaking into a pair of R trains and moving them at speeds up to 30 mph along a section of express track in Brooklyn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Carlson is a nut, obviously, but one who has gained influence over a significant number of decision-makers.—
Nolan Finley,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her hair, with a neat middle part, was pulled back tightly into a low bun to frame her face perfectly, and it was all punctuated with a strong red lip.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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With the win, Minnesota (10-3-3-4) pulled even with Boston atop the PWHL standings with 39 points.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How the Discovery Was Confirmed DNA from the specimen was extracted in Scotland and sent to Aberystwyth University in Wales for sequencing to confirm the identification.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her sister, 27, had to be extracted due to the damage on her side of the vehicle.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Coaxed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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