1
as in brushed
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past
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as in urged
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the car salesman nudged me into taking a test-drive, even though I had said that I was just looking
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Recent Examples of nudged
By morning the price has nudged up.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
The complex may actually have aggravated the city’s housing woes, since its presence has reportedly nudged up rents and attracted real-estate speculators.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Since 1851, the Charles Street Jail was an eyesore in Boston nudged between Massachusetts General Hospital, the Charles River, and the charming streets of Beacon Hill.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Steve Guttenberg To many, Steve Guttenberg will always be known as Police Academy’s Carey Mahoney, a rebellious but likable small-time crook who gets nudged into joining the force.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Amazon left its full-year spending outlook at $200 billion and Alphabet nudged up its capex 2026 guidance to $180 billion and $190 billion.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 20 May 2026
But the Karl-Anthony Towns trade on the eve of training camp brought in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, a two-for-one swap that nudged Ingles out of his potential spot in the rotation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Trump’s meeting with President Xi may present an opportunity for Beijing to be quietly nudged into action over the Middle East conflict.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Later, when the oldest hit her mid-teens and eventually went off to college, the two boys were nudged into leadership roles of their own and nominally put in charge of the youngest kid, a sister.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
The complex may actually have aggravated the city’s housing woes, since its presence has reportedly nudged up rents and attracted real-estate speculators.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Since 1851, the Charles Street Jail was an eyesore in Boston nudged between Massachusetts General Hospital, the Charles River, and the charming streets of Beacon Hill.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Steve Guttenberg To many, Steve Guttenberg will always be known as Police Academy’s Carey Mahoney, a rebellious but likable small-time crook who gets nudged into joining the force.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Amazon left its full-year spending outlook at $200 billion and Alphabet nudged up its capex 2026 guidance to $180 billion and $190 billion.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 20 May 2026
But the Karl-Anthony Towns trade on the eve of training camp brought in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, a two-for-one swap that nudged Ingles out of his potential spot in the rotation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Trump’s meeting with President Xi may present an opportunity for Beijing to be quietly nudged into action over the Middle East conflict.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Later, when the oldest hit her mid-teens and eventually went off to college, the two boys were nudged into leadership roles of their own and nominally put in charge of the youngest kid, a sister.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudged
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After the low rates offered from 2020 through most of 2022, rates brushed 8% in October 2023 before trending downward.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Long bangs, which brushed the tops of her oversized black glasses, added more bounce and fun to the overall hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Officials in Hood County, Texas, for example, rejected a proposal for a six-month moratorium after a state senator urged the Texas attorney general to intervene and prevent the measure.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Van Diggelen urged her colleagues to be open to diverse conversations and understand that men and women operate differently.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Once in the bathroom, the 15-year-old male allegedly kissed Plaintiff Jane Doe.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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And her public criticism of former Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales, who kissed Bonmatí’s teammate Jenni Hermoso without permission at the World Cup award ceremony, showed her embrace of a leadership role.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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“Nudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudged. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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