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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
However, even then, many Indigenous workers in rural areas remained subject to coercive labor arrangements well into the second half of the twentieth century.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
The special prosecutors’ report noted that the state’s case against Jackson in its entirety was based on statements that witnesses gave to detectives, only to then retract at trial, alleging a number of coercive tactics.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The host is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behavior against his estranged wife.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
For Diamandis, the protocols of scientific caution and objectivity can seem as coercive as the hallmarks of aging.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
The special prosecutors’ report noted that the state’s case against Jackson in its entirety was based on statements that witnesses gave to detectives, only to then retract at trial, alleging a number of coercive tactics.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The host is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behavior against his estranged wife.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
For Diamandis, the protocols of scientific caution and objectivity can seem as coercive as the hallmarks of aging.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercive
Adjective
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Very persistent stream of bubbles; aromas of golden apples, lemon peel and yellow poppy.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unequal wage growth adds to persistent wage gaps Certain demographic groups saw their incomes rise faster than others between 2023 and 2024.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The idea of an independent misconduct authority has been kicked around by the industry since the Noel Clarke scandal four years ago, but its existence has become more pressing amid a string of power abuse crises involving the likes of MasterChef presenter Wallace and ITV chef Gino D’Acampo.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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More pressing problems, consumer advocates say Consumer advocates said the Education Department’s efforts could pull resources needed to address more pressing problems, including fixes for millions of borrowers who are unable to access affordable repayment options.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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