coaxing (out)

present participle of coax (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
Verb
  • But none of those laws prevented the Minneapolis shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, from legally obtaining guns.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
  • But authorities have been examining lengthy journals left behind by Westman, some of which raise questions about whether red flags could have prevented the shooter from obtaining the guns used in the attack.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • True Efficiency Through Integration Organizations are discovering that the hardest part of creating any AI system isn't procuring the technology but rather integrating all their data assets in a way that AI can leverage them to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.
    Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • According to defendant, he was charged with procuring the weapons and sensitive technology for North Korea so North Korea could prepare for a surprise attack against South Korea.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For example, securing a spot in top publications is a game-changer; most companies wish to get featured in major publications, and 9 Figure Media has a team that knows exactly what these editors need.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Kelce has been expanding his brand off the field for years, securing a diverse range of endorsements and partnerships.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019, Disney also created Disney+, its entertainment and kids DTC offering, gaining 128 million subscribers.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The organizations gaining ground are those that view geopolitical volatility not only as a risk but as a directional signal for innovation.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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