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
Whatever happens, Goelman urges parents not to let one challenging online incident define your teen or your parenting journey.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
The service urges folks to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
His opponent and the incumbent mayor is played by Pedro Pascal, who espouses more left-leaning politics and urges citizens of Eddington, New Mexico, to wear masks.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
The challenge also urges women to schedule a mammogram with a friend and grab a mimosa afterward.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
Human nature, however, urges us to do the exact wrong thing.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
The advisory, in effect since Saturday morning, warns of slippery road conditions and urges travelers to prepare for winter weather.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The department urges drone owners and operators to fly responsibly and follow FAA regulations and best practices, whether flying commercially or recreationally.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Lu urges those who have consistent problems with the quality, timing and amount of sleep to seek help from a sleep specialist.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
The service urges folks to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
His opponent and the incumbent mayor is played by Pedro Pascal, who espouses more left-leaning politics and urges citizens of Eddington, New Mexico, to wear masks.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
The challenge also urges women to schedule a mammogram with a friend and grab a mimosa afterward.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
Human nature, however, urges us to do the exact wrong thing.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
The advisory, in effect since Saturday morning, warns of slippery road conditions and urges travelers to prepare for winter weather.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The department urges drone owners and operators to fly responsibly and follow FAA regulations and best practices, whether flying commercially or recreationally.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Lu urges those who have consistent problems with the quality, timing and amount of sleep to seek help from a sleep specialist.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urges
encourages
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For holidays that are primarily observed in the United States, Tillery encourages travelers to look beyond domestic trips.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the State Department encourages all Americans who travel abroad to sign up for its free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before any international trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Urges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urges. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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