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
The letter, first reported by Aviation Week, urges Musk to consider more affordable pricing.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
As the Arctic becomes a top trending travel destination, Lambe urges travelers to see this special place—like Iqaluit’s vast open tundra dotted by mountains, rivers, and rocky outcrops—through an Indigenous point of view, in which humans are inextricably intertwined with the natural world.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The Guillory family says solving this case would bring them closure and urges anyone with information to come forward and report it to the police.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
With Khamenei’s death, Trump urges Iranians to overthrow the country’s theocracy, according to the Associated Press.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Pastor urges protection for America's military and all others impacted by Iran operation.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Rick Majumdar, who identified himself as part of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, told The Dallas Morning News that organizers oppose the strikes and urges community members to attend.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Unless House Bill 1095 is updated to get rid of the workaround allowing self-publication of legal notices, The Denver Post urges lawmakers to reject this legislation.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The group also urges withdrawing life support in the critical care unit, not in an operating room, to help avoid public confusion about when death occurs and when organ groups step in, said association president Jeff Trageser.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
As the Arctic becomes a top trending travel destination, Lambe urges travelers to see this special place—like Iqaluit’s vast open tundra dotted by mountains, rivers, and rocky outcrops—through an Indigenous point of view, in which humans are inextricably intertwined with the natural world.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The Guillory family says solving this case would bring them closure and urges anyone with information to come forward and report it to the police.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
With Khamenei’s death, Trump urges Iranians to overthrow the country’s theocracy, according to the Associated Press.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Pastor urges protection for America's military and all others impacted by Iran operation.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Rick Majumdar, who identified himself as part of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, told The Dallas Morning News that organizers oppose the strikes and urges community members to attend.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Unless House Bill 1095 is updated to get rid of the workaround allowing self-publication of legal notices, The Denver Post urges lawmakers to reject this legislation.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The group also urges withdrawing life support in the critical care unit, not in an operating room, to help avoid public confusion about when death occurs and when organ groups step in, said association president Jeff Trageser.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urges
encourages
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Urges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urges. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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