COAXING (OUT) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

coaxing (out)

verb

present participle of coax (out)

as in dredging (up)

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After obtaining a warrant for Ratliff’s arrest, police executed search warrants for two separate locations to gather evidence in the case Friday.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
For practices planning to bill Medicare, CMS outlines a separate enrollment process that includes obtaining an NPI, completing enrollment through PECOS and working with the appropriate Medicare administrative contractor.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of obtaining

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The city will be responsible for identifying contractors, approving bids and procuring the playground equipment.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
The doctors Allure interviewed for this story are, to put it lightly, less convinced that any of these alternative methods for procuring GLP-1 medications are a good thing.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

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Kaamil Alli, spokesman for the country’s trade minister, said South African officials were holding discussions with US companies interested in securing critical mineral supplies.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
These materials are everywhere, holding together packages, keeping labels on bottles, securing medical dressings, and positioning posters on many a bedroom wall.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

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After gaining a 23-10 fourth quarter lead, Mizzou held off the Blue Raiders in a 23-19 win.

— PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Leading up to his fourth pro season, Commesso trained with NHL players such as Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and San Jose Sharks center Will Smith and honed in on his diet, gaining 6 pounds.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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