coaxing (out)

present participle of coax (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
Verb
  • Despite the damage in the 2024 fire, a review of city records showed no record of Lineage or other companies involved obtaining permits for repairs after that fire.
    Josh Boswell, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • And illicitly obtaining methadone is difficult, said Marc Stern, a physician and researcher focused on correctional healthcare.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • During that presentation, the council was briefed on a market-participation-with-asset-ownership option for procuring energy for Naperville.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • On the Republican side, businessman Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive who grew up in poverty and previously lived in Atlanta public housing, won the GOP runoff earlier this month, securing his party's nomination.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
    Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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