coaxing (out)

present participle of coax (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
Verb
  • Woods, meanwhile, has been out of the country seeking treatment amid his DUI charge after obtaining permission to travel from a Florida judge.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Her calls for help procuring a Jell-O shot turned to asking for a ride home, because her medical conditions prevented her from walking home.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • My leverage pathways try to provide the best angles at procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.
    Greg Jewett, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • The Spurs still had plenty of time to get a shot up, but Stephon Castle wasn’t able to hoist it on the inbound pass, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • Supporters declare victory as late ballots push a half-cent healthcare sales tax ahead with just over 50% support countywide, securing simple-majority passage after trailing in early election-night returns.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.
    Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
  • Issuance has also spread out, with seven of the top 10 sectors gaining share against both 2025 and their 10-year averages.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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