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
TxDOT is warning that conditions are still dangerous and urges people to stay home on Tuesday if possible.
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J.d. Miles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
All TEXpress lanes have been closed due to the inclement weather and the Texas Department of Transportation urges residents to stay off the roads as much as possible over the weekend.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
In the case of a major snowstorm, such as one this weekend projected to be the biggest Maryland has seen in a decade, AAA urges people to stay home and avoid the road unless absolutely necessary.
—Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Spiritual Neptune urges us to take action to change our lives by any means possible.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
The campaign urges companies to strike content deals or partnerships, like some have already done.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
The report urges officials to address electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure stemming from the widespread use of cellphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers and wearable, such as smartwatches.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Driving in foggy conditions The National Weather Service urges drivers to be cautious in dense fog.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
How customers can prepare As the storm approaches, Stewart urges customers to have a plan.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
J.d. Miles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
All TEXpress lanes have been closed due to the inclement weather and the Texas Department of Transportation urges residents to stay off the roads as much as possible over the weekend.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
In the case of a major snowstorm, such as one this weekend projected to be the biggest Maryland has seen in a decade, AAA urges people to stay home and avoid the road unless absolutely necessary.
—Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Spiritual Neptune urges us to take action to change our lives by any means possible.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
The campaign urges companies to strike content deals or partnerships, like some have already done.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
The report urges officials to address electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure stemming from the widespread use of cellphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers and wearable, such as smartwatches.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Driving in foggy conditions The National Weather Service urges drivers to be cautious in dense fog.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
How customers can prepare As the storm approaches, Stewart urges customers to have a plan.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urges
encourages
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And, adds Scott, with a smile, Billy (their French poodle who has appeared in this column before) encourages donations to animal protection organizations.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Days ahead of the 2026 Grammys, Elton John encourages young artists to follow their dreams while introducing the Best New Artist nominees in a short film from Spotify.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Urges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urges. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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