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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 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
As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
The outlet added that Buckingham Palace officials are urging him to leave voluntarily, as he cannot be evicted under the terms of his current lease.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That all being said, a CEO vacancy is also often the perfect time to explore strategic alternatives, and Jana is still urging the company to evaluate a potential sale of underperforming parks and/or the entire company.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Officials are urging anyone in Melissa’s path to prepare for life-threatening flooding, landslides, power outages and dangerous seas.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
Porat closed by urging leaders to really dig in and reimagine what’s possible in their own organizations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 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
As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
The outlet added that Buckingham Palace officials are urging him to leave voluntarily, as he cannot be evicted under the terms of his current lease.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
That all being said, a CEO vacancy is also often the perfect time to explore strategic alternatives, and Jana is still urging the company to evaluate a potential sale of underperforming parks and/or the entire company.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Officials are urging anyone in Melissa’s path to prepare for life-threatening flooding, landslides, power outages and dangerous seas.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urging
Verb
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Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crash to come forward with further details.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several viewers shared more helpful solutions, with some encouraging the woman to ask a pest control professional for help.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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
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If the prompt sucks, the output sucks.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With leaves still clinging to the trees, Arne Slot had overseen four straight defeats, prompting searching questions to be asked of the head coach, the club’s summer transfer strategy, senior players and everything in between.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Second-half summary Utah took a 54-51 lead after outscoring the Kings 8-2 to start the second half, prompting Christie to call an early timeout two nights after watching his team blow a 20-point first-half lead against the Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 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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Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Blackhawks’ nondescript 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night was a reminder that as far as the Blackhawks have come, there’s still so much farther to go.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Where’s this rising courage nudging you to act bigger and bolder?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those users will be able to provide Delta with feedback.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Just print out the quiz, staple it to your clothing, and copy the below score feedback options onto slips of paper.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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