coaxing (out)

present participle of coax (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
Verb
  • Authorities were in the process of obtaining search warrants for the suspect’s home and planned to search electronic devices for clues about a motive, said Renye.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The other possibility, Farber added, is that if California still needs a waiver, the legal rules for obtaining one would remain unchanged.
    Chaewon Chung Updated September 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If finalized, procuring M109A7s would transform Taiwan’s ground firepower and backstop its rocket and missile capabilities.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This happened years after Epstein was convicted of felony solicitation of prostitutes and procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, securing a pair that fits properly and feels comfortable can be a challenge.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
  • During an interview with Axios Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader also maintained his primary focus remains achieving peace rather than securing another term.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Around mid-Saturday morning, when the broadcast suggested to viewers that the Americans might be gaining momentum, the camera next focused on Jon Rahm standing with his feet in a bunker, addressing a sidehill lie at knee-height.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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