1
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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Did an adolescent Bruce really have to walk into bars and collect his father, at the urging of his mother?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The Metro Council passed $1 million last year to start the office at the urging of Nashville youth who are part of nonprofit Southern Movement Committee.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
On the urging of Roman Polanski, Paul Morrissey (the manager of Andy Warhol’s renowned art studio The Factory) decided to make a horror film in 3-D, funded by an Italian producer on the proviso that Morrissey make two of them.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Last year, Vista began enforcing a decades-old ban at his urging.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
At Mazzulla’s constant urging, the coaches played with unrelenting intensity, especially on the defensive end.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Alexander was still editing the documentary when Osbourne died, but continued at the urging of the family.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2022, Grant was a key signing at the urging of buddy Damian Lillard.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The agency is also urging people to keep pets on a leash when recreating outdoors, particularly near riparian habitats, which are where moose prefer to live.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
After Democrats successfully campaigned on rising energy and electricity prices in Tuesday’s elections, some Republicans are wishing their own candidates had used similar messaging and are urging the GOP to do so in the 2026 midterms.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Major airlines, aviation unions and the broader travel industry have been urging Congress to end the shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest on record.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Among them was an amicus curiae signed by 200 Members of Congress urging the court to uphold the findings of the lower courts—namely, that the president overstepped his executive authority in enacting the tariffs using IEEPA.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
However, Ohio's House State and Local Government Committee passed House Concurrent Resolution 7 in October 2023, urging Congress to enact the Sunshine Uniformity Act.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Forecasters are urging eastern Cuba, the Southeast Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands to monitor Hurricane Melissa closely.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Congress was moved to act at the urging of the major pro leagues’ commissioners, who testified in 1991 that sports betting undermined the integrity of games and invited corrupt influences.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Did an adolescent Bruce really have to walk into bars and collect his father, at the urging of his mother?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The Metro Council passed $1 million last year to start the office at the urging of Nashville youth who are part of nonprofit Southern Movement Committee.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
On the urging of Roman Polanski, Paul Morrissey (the manager of Andy Warhol’s renowned art studio The Factory) decided to make a horror film in 3-D, funded by an Italian producer on the proviso that Morrissey make two of them.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Last year, Vista began enforcing a decades-old ban at his urging.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
At Mazzulla’s constant urging, the coaches played with unrelenting intensity, especially on the defensive end.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Alexander was still editing the documentary when Osbourne died, but continued at the urging of the family.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2022, Grant was a key signing at the urging of buddy Damian Lillard.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The agency is also urging people to keep pets on a leash when recreating outdoors, particularly near riparian habitats, which are where moose prefer to live.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
After Democrats successfully campaigned on rising energy and electricity prices in Tuesday’s elections, some Republicans are wishing their own candidates had used similar messaging and are urging the GOP to do so in the 2026 midterms.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Major airlines, aviation unions and the broader travel industry have been urging Congress to end the shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest on record.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Among them was an amicus curiae signed by 200 Members of Congress urging the court to uphold the findings of the lower courts—namely, that the president overstepped his executive authority in enacting the tariffs using IEEPA.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
However, Ohio's House State and Local Government Committee passed House Concurrent Resolution 7 in October 2023, urging Congress to enact the Sunshine Uniformity Act.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Forecasters are urging eastern Cuba, the Southeast Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands to monitor Hurricane Melissa closely.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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 photograph of the plumbing was compressed, along with Max’s prompt, into a vector that captured its most important features.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Related questions to your prompt are populated at the bottom of a response for an easy way to continue your research.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There was a lot to like about Jovic’s performance on Saturday, with Heat veteran guard Norman Powell pushing and encouraging him along the way.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The state will collect feedback and purchasing data during the pilot year to evaluate the program, and there are plans to expand into additional schools across the state in the 2026-27 school year, the release said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The feedback will be used to screen candidates to select for preliminary interviews in January.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Last week, Ian seemed to be nudging Robert into taking her off the board.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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Where’s this rising courage nudging you to act bigger and bolder?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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