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 Bay Area Host Committee urges drivers to plan for extra time and heavy congestion before and after matches.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The city urges residents to report coyote sightings by calling 3-1-1 or making a report online.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Kennedy urges women to look closely at education, training and credentials when selecting a coach.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
For its investigation, Koenigsmann urges Blue Origin to be as transparent as possible with NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration and to study and take apart the physical evidence as soon as possible to identify the causes of failure.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Australia has advised citizens not to transit through countries including the United Arab Emirates, while Canada continues to advise against all travel to the UAE and the United States urges travelers to reconsider travel to the country.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Curcio urges anyone who may have known Freese or his family to call him at 954-321-4212 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But, before adding them to your stash, the vintage seller urges caution when considering items worn directly against the skin.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The city urges residents to report coyote sightings by calling 3-1-1 or making a report online.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Kennedy urges women to look closely at education, training and credentials when selecting a coach.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
For its investigation, Koenigsmann urges Blue Origin to be as transparent as possible with NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration and to study and take apart the physical evidence as soon as possible to identify the causes of failure.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Australia has advised citizens not to transit through countries including the United Arab Emirates, while Canada continues to advise against all travel to the UAE and the United States urges travelers to reconsider travel to the country.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Curcio urges anyone who may have known Freese or his family to call him at 954-321-4212 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But, before adding them to your stash, the vintage seller urges caution when considering items worn directly against the skin.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urges
encourages
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Urges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urges. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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