as in to encourage
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
I'm trying to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake
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Recent Examples of urge
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The investigation is currently ongoing and anyone with information on the whereabouts of Boatwright is urged to contact Baltimore homicide detectives or Baltimore Metro Crime Stoppers.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
For many, Monday mornings can bring the urge to scream.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Sheriff Melton is urging anyone with any information about this case to contact then on 912-367-8120.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The investigation is currently ongoing and anyone with information on the whereabouts of Boatwright is urged to contact Baltimore homicide detectives or Baltimore Metro Crime Stoppers.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
While full generational improvement may be a pipe dream, the movie at least suggests the benefits of the modern urge to explore and expose.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
For many, Monday mornings can bring the urge to scream.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some top producers and talent were impressed by Weiss’ desire to immediately juice the network’s political bookings, as well as her ability to actually nab a few notable guests, like former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The desire behind the making of the series was to right that wrong.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The song becomes a longing ballad to finding the person you’re meant to end up with, like swans in the wild, showing how Zardoya draws specific connections to the topography around her and the feelings that live deep inside her.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Through longing, sacrifice, and perseverance, these women leave an enduring imprint on a story much bigger than their own.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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There’s another nagging concern — that consumer reaction to the trade conflicts could curb the international thirst for American spirits in key markets.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Scenes from Gaza of devastation and hunger, as well as a famine declaration, have prompted outrage around the world and left Israel isolated diplomatically.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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For those who remain, daily life is defined by loss, exhaustion, and extreme hunger.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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