as in tempts
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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as in temptations
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery good schools are a lure for prospective home buyers
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as in baits
something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap
the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing
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as in seductions
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
the lure of the video game was distracting me from my studies
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Recent Examples of lures
Stefanie Waldek,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 June 2026
This particular market lures in people from all across the region, numbering as many as 3,500 on summer days.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 May 2026
Sinner lures his opponents into a false sense of security.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The chain also lures customers with free t-shirts and drinks at new locations, limited-time giveaways and discounts for first responders.
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Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
The film lures us into a mystery that’s a knowing gloss on all those old detective movies, as Joe is hired by Sharon Cobbs (Vicky Krieps), a platinum-blonde femme fatale whose older tycoon husband was just murdered.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.
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Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Verb
Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago.
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Stefanie Waldek,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 June 2026
This particular market lures in people from all across the region, numbering as many as 3,500 on summer days.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking.
—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 May 2026
Sinner lures his opponents into a false sense of security.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The chain also lures customers with free t-shirts and drinks at new locations, limited-time giveaways and discounts for first responders.
—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
The film lures us into a mystery that’s a knowing gloss on all those old detective movies, as Joe is hired by Sharon Cobbs (Vicky Krieps), a platinum-blonde femme fatale whose older tycoon husband was just murdered.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.
—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lures
Verb
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Daniel’s presence is but one of many not-so-subtle ways Lestat tempts Louis back into his life.
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Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.
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Those temptations offer an easy rise that can distract pleasure-seekers from engaging in more spiritually fulfilling long-term pursuits.
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There was a joke going around before the NBA Finals from X user Brooks Otterlake about how Wembanyama could succumb to the temptations of New York and spend his time distracted by the Rose Reading Room at the public library or a conference on participatory futures at The New School.
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To make your own baits, mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 3 tablespoons each of sugar and water.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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So, who was it from our universe that would be most susceptible to that kind of messaging, or who would find the seductions of the power offered by that the most compelling?
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But the seductions of ChatGPT are hard to resist, and Marsicano noted that the college has seen an increase in code violations due to AI.
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
Noun
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Lucite appeals to him for its translucent minimalism.
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Meanwhile, Nahmad has filed appeals four times in the case, all of which were denied.
Verb
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Named for the English resort city of Bath, Bath County entices visitors to slow down and connect with nature.
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In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.
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“Lures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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