as in persistent
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using force or threats to make someone do something; using coercion
coercive measures
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Recent Examples of coercive
With Greenland, coercive threats aimed at an ally only strained NATO without producing compliance.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
New York should invest in mental health urgent-care centers, supportive housing, and respite centers, all of which give people accessible, non-coercive places to receive care.
—Sakeena Trice, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
This form of coercive diplomacy threatens the political and economic development of not only Greenland but Europe.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Analysts have pointed out that the United States already maintains a military presence in Greenland, which has shrunk dramatically over the decades, and so question the necessity of coercive economic measures tied to territorial ambitions.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 18 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
New York should invest in mental health urgent-care centers, supportive housing, and respite centers, all of which give people accessible, non-coercive places to receive care.
—Sakeena Trice, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
This form of coercive diplomacy threatens the political and economic development of not only Greenland but Europe.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Analysts have pointed out that the United States already maintains a military presence in Greenland, which has shrunk dramatically over the decades, and so question the necessity of coercive economic measures tied to territorial ambitions.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercive
Adjective
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Witters attributed that persistent pessimism to political partisanship.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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During his tenure, Massachusetts education leaders faced a mix of progress and persistent challenges.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Economic concerns in Africa are more pressing for women than men, Gallup found.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Martinez has been leading the organization's efforts to knock on doors across Texas in efforts to identify the most pressing issues for voters ahead of rolling out endorsements in congressional races.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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