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as in persuading
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as in prompt
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as in encouraging
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 urging
Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The program was established in 2020 to support renters in response to the pandemic, and revived in 2025 at the urging of Ward 7 Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, whose East Side ward has among the highest number of evictions in the state.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, his urging of Democrats to move to the center on cultural issues – correctly noting where the electorate currently is – is likely to boost his appeal among national Democrats, who are considerably more moderate than the party’s base.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
And Stephens’ decision to travel to Jefferson City — and his urging of lawmakers to pass it — has also appeared to raise eyebrows from at least one member of the Port KC Board of Commissioners, the seven-member board appointed by the mayor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
While a review board deemed the abuse credible, the Vatican -- at the urging of then-Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin -- let Allard retire rather than be defrocked.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
The district held several screening clinics last year, at the urging of city health officials, with mixed results.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Six months later, Brown appointed him to the city Board of Supervisors in 1997, at John Burton’s urging, after Kevin Shelley stepped down to join the Assembly.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rodeo Shop moves to Fort Worth Edythe and Noel Cohen, a New Jersey couple, moved their Rodeo Shop to Fort Worth in 1964 at the urging of a famous customer — cowboy Jim Shoulders, who won 16 world championships.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Critical Incident Report to law enforcement partners warning that the hacktivist group, the Cyber Islamic Resistance has called for cyberattacks against the United States and Israel, urging mobilization of cyber warfare supporters.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
In defending the commander-in-chief power, the Federalists (those urging ratification of the Constitution) drew contrasts to the British king.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Crockett conceded later that morning, urging her supporters to rally around Democratic nominees in November.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The horror has come now like a storm— what if this night prefigured the night after death— what if all thereafter was an eternal quivering on the edge of an abyss, with everything base and vicious in oneself urging one forward and the baseness and viciousness of the world just ahead.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Detroit's 36th District Court and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have issued warnings about a text message scam that's making the rounds, urging consumers to be on alert.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This is where the tension between the agency and legislators comes from, as lawmakers are urging a faster shift.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Fogleman, who is also a pediatrician, and Buncombe health department director Jennifer Mullendore spoke during a recent Facebook livestream hosted by the county, urging families to get their children vaccinated, debunking vaccine misinformation, and updating parents on local case numbers.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Other Flock customers, like Oakland, have dug in and decided to keep their cameras at the urging of local homeowners association representatives and small business owners — but over the objections of the city’s own Privacy Advisory Commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The program was established in 2020 to support renters in response to the pandemic, and revived in 2025 at the urging of Ward 7 Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, whose East Side ward has among the highest number of evictions in the state.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, his urging of Democrats to move to the center on cultural issues – correctly noting where the electorate currently is – is likely to boost his appeal among national Democrats, who are considerably more moderate than the party’s base.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
And Stephens’ decision to travel to Jefferson City — and his urging of lawmakers to pass it — has also appeared to raise eyebrows from at least one member of the Port KC Board of Commissioners, the seven-member board appointed by the mayor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
While a review board deemed the abuse credible, the Vatican -- at the urging of then-Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin -- let Allard retire rather than be defrocked.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
The district held several screening clinics last year, at the urging of city health officials, with mixed results.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Six months later, Brown appointed him to the city Board of Supervisors in 1997, at John Burton’s urging, after Kevin Shelley stepped down to join the Assembly.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rodeo Shop moves to Fort Worth Edythe and Noel Cohen, a New Jersey couple, moved their Rodeo Shop to Fort Worth in 1964 at the urging of a famous customer — cowboy Jim Shoulders, who won 16 world championships.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
The cost of inaction could be substantial enough to justify urging candidates to assess their viability before the filing deadline.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Critical Incident Report to law enforcement partners warning that the hacktivist group, the Cyber Islamic Resistance has called for cyberattacks against the United States and Israel, urging mobilization of cyber warfare supporters.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
In defending the commander-in-chief power, the Federalists (those urging ratification of the Constitution) drew contrasts to the British king.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Crockett conceded later that morning, urging her supporters to rally around Democratic nominees in November.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The horror has come now like a storm— what if this night prefigured the night after death— what if all thereafter was an eternal quivering on the edge of an abyss, with everything base and vicious in oneself urging one forward and the baseness and viciousness of the world just ahead.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Detroit's 36th District Court and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have issued warnings about a text message scam that's making the rounds, urging consumers to be on alert.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This is where the tension between the agency and legislators comes from, as lawmakers are urging a faster shift.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Fogleman, who is also a pediatrician, and Buncombe health department director Jennifer Mullendore spoke during a recent Facebook livestream hosted by the county, urging families to get their children vaccinated, debunking vaccine misinformation, and updating parents on local case numbers.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urging
Noun
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But Putin cannot have needed much persuading to agree to a formal invitation to the US to have the bilateral meeting his team have long held out as the way towards peace in Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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In the framework of conversational intelligence, most workplace communication falls into Level 1 (telling) or Level 2 (persuading).—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The airline reminds travelers about the policy during the sign-in process for the in-flight Wi-Fi with a large display prompt asking passengers to wear headphones before playing any video, audio, or games.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most literal thinkers approach the prompt apocalyptically.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Freedom is a struggle, Ronald Reagan’s proclamation said in 1986, echoing Frederick Douglass’s exhortation that if there is no struggle, there is no progress.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s exhortations to the oil industry dovetail with a broader push to address cost-of-living concerns weighing heavily on Republicans’ bid to maintain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This book is a powerful reminder of the purpose and potential of ritual actions, and what role the arts can serve in our alienated and desacralized times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a city driven by speed and innovation, the brief interactions at the checkout counter offer a reminder to slow down to be seen and heard.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The United States and Israel have conducted coordinated strikes on Iran since February 28, prompting retaliatory attacks that have escalated into a widening war across the Middle East.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police and firefighters failed to respond during the rampage, prompting furious residents to demand why no one helped them.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No coaxing or pulling from the crate.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hair that’s naturally less heavy can hold more shape and bounce when styling, but maintaining a full-bodied look might take some extra coaxing.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Detailed simulations showcased that photoelectric feedback discharges can be recreated inside small solid blocks in a lab setting.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a spiraling feedback, warmer water melts sea ice, allowing more sunlight into the ocean, warming it faster; 2025 had the lowest winter peak of Arctic sea ice on record and the third-lowest minimum extent of Antarctic ice.—
Michael Wysession,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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