urgings

noun

plural of urging
as in instructions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgings
  1. instructions
  2. prompts
  3. observations
  4. reminders
  5. feedback
  6. recommendations
Noun
  • The instructions did not forbid what happened, and the environments did not prevent it.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Always refer to your machine’s specific manufacturer’s cleaning instructions as well.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • Build the customer profile that makes your prompts convert, create the ban list that keeps your voice intact, set up the master prompt that produces publish-ready content, repurpose your best ideas across platforms, and batch your month in a single session.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Definition of prompts
Noun
  • Recent observations have suggested that this extreme world may retain an atmosphere despite temperatures that should have stripped lighter gases away long ago.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The region already possesses satellites, weather observations, sophisticated climate models, and regional monitoring mechanisms.
    — Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of observations
Noun
  • Theirs is a loving relationship, yet reminders about his frustrating habits don’t work on this letter writer’s husband.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ashton Lansdell is tattooed with reminders of her faith in herself.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • In February, the FDA initially declined Moderna’s request for review of the new flu vaccine, citing inadequate trials despite previous conflicting feedback within the agency.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced the pitch on Thursday as a five-page white paper and is asking the public for feedback on the proposal.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of feedback
Noun
  • Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Others have a much harder time transitioning, which is why Amin encourages parents to pay attention to how their own child responds rather than focusing on someone else’s recommendations.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommendations
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“Urgings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgings. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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