as in encourages
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 urges
Kaaoush urges homeowners to understand insurance coverage before disaster strikes, noting that insurers are not required to proactively warn policyholders if they are underinsured.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a third party is prompting you to comment, then Miss Manners strongly urges you to thank them — and do nothing of the sort.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Yellowstone National Park urges visitors to keep a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and other large wildlife at all times.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Another recommendation urges the city to create a regional digital equity coalition that includes public agencies, community organizations and private partners.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His mom repeatedly urges him to turn around as Gritty quietly sneaks up behind him.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoer Jim Strait urges fans to take the sun seriously, as well.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
The Mamdani administration supports this and urges the Legislature to include ISA in the final state budget.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a third party is prompting you to comment, then Miss Manners strongly urges you to thank them — and do nothing of the sort.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Yellowstone National Park urges visitors to keep a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and other large wildlife at all times.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Another recommendation urges the city to create a regional digital equity coalition that includes public agencies, community organizations and private partners.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His mom repeatedly urges him to turn around as Gritty quietly sneaks up behind him.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoer Jim Strait urges fans to take the sun seriously, as well.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
The Mamdani administration supports this and urges the Legislature to include ISA in the final state budget.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urges
encourages
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Armbruster encourages drivers to compare prices between stations instead of automatically stopping at the same place every time to fill up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Urges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urges. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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