as in encouraged
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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Recent Examples of urged
Martin was urged to dye their hair darker so that Alex could be taken more seriously.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Governors like Kathy Hochul of New York and Wes Moore of Maryland stopped short of declaring emergencies but still urged vigilance.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In a recent speech, Kim urged Washington to drop its demand for the North to surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming diplomacy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Taylor claimed Martz urged her to join them in the cockpit to get the best view.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Starita urged area residents to wear respirator masks to avoid breathing in the toxic fumes.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
The provider emphasized safety as the top priority and urged residents to steer clear of the affected area to allow first responders to operate without obstruction.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Burnett urged those who received the calls to stay skeptical of anyone claiming to be a deputy and to not engage in conversation with them.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The ad urged Daria—in the imperative case—to discover her true beauty.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Governors like Kathy Hochul of New York and Wes Moore of Maryland stopped short of declaring emergencies but still urged vigilance.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
In a recent speech, Kim urged Washington to drop its demand for the North to surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming diplomacy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Taylor claimed Martz urged her to join them in the cockpit to get the best view.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Starita urged area residents to wear respirator masks to avoid breathing in the toxic fumes.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
The provider emphasized safety as the top priority and urged residents to steer clear of the affected area to allow first responders to operate without obstruction.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Burnett urged those who received the calls to stay skeptical of anyone claiming to be a deputy and to not engage in conversation with them.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The ad urged Daria—in the imperative case—to discover her true beauty.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urged
encouraged
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Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Urged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urged. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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