bludge

verb

Definition of bludgenext
chiefly Australian & New Zealand
as in to cadge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bludge
  1. cadge
  2. mooch
  3. beg
  4. pray
  5. sponge
  6. conjure
  7. implore
  8. beseech
Verb
  • Ansa works in a Helsinki supermarket, collecting expired food and cadging the odd casserole for her dinner.
    Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Recent headlines about a black bear found in Disney World and a video of another cadging lunch in front of a cowering mother and child have raised fears of attacks.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
Definition of cadge
Verb
  • Apple iCloud storage: $2.99 HBO: $15.99 Netflix: I just got kicked off my parents’ account so mooching on my roommate’s for now.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Costco has made numerous efforts to stop membership mooching in recent years.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Definition of mooch
Verb
  • The number and variety of these tableaus begged an obvious question.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The kitchen has brand-new stainless-steel appliances, but the cabinets are begging to be changed out.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of beg
Verb
  • The couple prayed together multiple times during their proposal.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • According to the trailer, the quartet engages in fun shenanigans throughout the country, like trekking through rice patties, praying, taking mudbaths, and connecting with the locals.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of pray
Verb
  • Mix a solution of one part bleach to five parts water in a large bucket and use a bristled scrub brush, cloth, rag, or sponge to scrub each section of the fence, starting from the top and working your way to the bottom.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Apply the solution: Dampen a clean cloth or sponge with the detergent solution and gently blot the stain.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of sponge
Verb
  • Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • California’s leaders are trying to conjure up more physicians.
    Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of conjure
Verb
  • Stockmann, a grad student, was sold on Cignetti when the coach sent an email to students imploring them to show up for a certain victory against Maryland (final score: Indiana 42, Maryland 28).
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Barton Simpson also implored his brother to do right by his family.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of implore
Verb
  • Though quarterback-hungry franchises have beseeched teams up and down the top 10 to consider a trade, Chicago wasn’t even an option on the call sheet.
    Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
  • In a heartbreaking moment, Driggs lifts his hairy little arms up to his human, beseeching him to take him back.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
Definition of beseech
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