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
Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
The safest move is to step back, resist the urge to scan and if something feels off, report it instead of interacting with it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Israel urged Palestinians to leave several areas of Gaza City as its military campaign in the enclave escalated.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
And if all the organic tofu suddenly triggers an irresistible urge to clog your arteries?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
The safest move is to step back, resist the urge to scan and if something feels off, report it instead of interacting with it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Robinson’s father recognized his son from the images released by law enforcement, and then encouraged his son to turn himself in.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your fear of being alone is one of many symptoms of your longing for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Students form teams around issues that matter to them, from hunger to housing to advocacy.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For Owen, the viral comments highlight a hunger for rewriting the millennial narrative.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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