1
as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past
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2
as in to urge
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 nudge
Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump's tariffs have helped nudge Europe's central bank into cutting interest rates further—action the U.S. president has been demanding of the Federal Reserve.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Using Ricks’ north star of speed, and nudged by increasing competition in the field, O’Keeffe and her team took a risk and proposed an entirely new manufacturing process—one that would prioritize efficiency and environmental safety by using fewer solvents and producing less waste.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
While Google has been gradually nudging employees back to the office, this latest move amounts to a crack down on workers dodging the hybrid-schedule mandates.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
After each attempt, a separate algorithm nudges the model’s parameters in a direction that makes the correct answer slightly more likely.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump's tariffs have helped nudge Europe's central bank into cutting interest rates further—action the U.S. president has been demanding of the Federal Reserve.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Using Ricks’ north star of speed, and nudged by increasing competition in the field, O’Keeffe and her team took a risk and proposed an entirely new manufacturing process—one that would prioritize efficiency and environmental safety by using fewer solvents and producing less waste.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
While Google has been gradually nudging employees back to the office, this latest move amounts to a crack down on workers dodging the hybrid-schedule mandates.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudge
Verb
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Avoid brushing or flossing the surgical sites, and only drink liquids or eat very soft foods.11 Clean the affected area using antibacterial mouthwash.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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The basic setup is predictably nonsensical — the last time those two saw each other, Emily was trying to kill Stephanie — but the film manages to brush past any objections with surprising ease.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Friday's statement from the embassy urged American citizens to take shelter if there was an aerial alert, following the language previously issued as part of its standard security protocols.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in both countries before the attacks, urging them to ease tensions.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Public land advocates are hopeful that the current push will flounder.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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Doncic and James didn’t form the overwhelmingly dominant duo some expected, but their synergy was effective enough, positioning Los Angeles for a strong playoff push.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to the pharmaceutical company, the campaign encourages people to proactively discuss their acute pain management plan with their doctor and support system.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The full moon in Scorpio on May 12 encourages us to go through deep emotional release and rebirth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Noun
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But my soft palate being a lazy jerk is not the real culprit here.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others, mainly the vegetables, feel more touched by Clark’s taste and experiences as a chef.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The social media giant touches more than 3 billion users a day.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Nudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudge. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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