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
In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Advocates urged the Legislature to pass the ordinance after waiting for months and have long pushed for improved conditions inside the old facility.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Anyone with information related to the attacks is urged to contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Reeves then urged the judge to consider leniency.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026
In his first public comments since Ackman’s offer, Cyrille Bolloré, chief executive of Bolloré Group, urged UMG’s management to reject the bid.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Advocates urged the Legislature to pass the ordinance after waiting for months and have long pushed for improved conditions inside the old facility.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Anyone with information related to the attacks is urged to contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Reeves then urged the judge to consider leniency.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026
In his first public comments since Ackman’s offer, Cyrille Bolloré, chief executive of Bolloré Group, urged UMG’s management to reject the bid.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urged
encouraged
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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“Urged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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