as in persistent
formal
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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DaSilva said that, aside from Gabrielle, tropical development elsewhere in the Atlantic is likely to remain minimal because of a strong area of high pressure and the persistent dry, dusty air in the middle of the ocean.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The inherent coexistence of these smart systems in our world is opening up more pressing concerns.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their innovation demonstrates how creative chemistry can help solve one of the planet’s most pressing problems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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