as in incentive
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
that judge refused a huge bribe to dismiss the charges against the wealthy defendant
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as in to lure
to influence someone with a bribe
meat inspectors were bribed, and the contaminated beef was sold to the public
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Recent Examples of bribe
Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
In a 25-page filing, Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro, said prosecutors fell short in showing that Adams accepted bribes when he is alleged to have pressured the New York Fire Department to allow a Turkish Consulate building to open despite serious safety concerns.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The federal government reportedly sent the PAC a letter warning the sweepstakes may violate federal law, which prohibits people from paying or otherwise bribing Americans to vote or register to vote.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In seeking to dismiss the bribery charge, Spiro argued that the mayor’s flights, upgrades, meals and hotel rooms do not count as bribes under federal law.
—Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
In a 25-page filing, Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro, said prosecutors fell short in showing that Adams accepted bribes when he is alleged to have pressured the New York Fire Department to allow a Turkish Consulate building to open despite serious safety concerns.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
And there’s no easy answer, as PGA lawyer Miles Nathaniel (played by Matt Oberg) attempts to bribe the school with free computers and other perks.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The federal government reportedly sent the PAC a letter warning the sweepstakes may violate federal law, which prohibits people from paying or otherwise bribing Americans to vote or register to vote.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bribe
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Will Trump lure young men to the polls in greater numbers than in the past?Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This canned cocktail lured me in with promises of gin, cucumber, lemon and seltzer.Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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The fix was implemented by 9 a.m. and worked across Apache County.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The deadline wasn’t achievable though, given the delay in pushing out the fix.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Dexter bought the resort in 1883 and supported it as a luxury draw for 13 years, until Twin Lakes were dammed, a mere year after the cabin’s construction.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the government recently announced a stimulus plan, which includes lowering interest rates and fiscal support and this could help consumer spending.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cruel Intentions follows the elite students of Manchester College, where two ruthless step-siblings will do anything to stay on top of the cutthroat social hierarchy, including seducing the daughter of the vice-president of the United States.Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Police later learned that the prisoners had seduced the seamstress as a part of their escape plot.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This approach also allows businesses to adopt next-generation capabilities without overwhelming their existing infrastructure or processes as an organization, enticing your organization to continue with transformation along the way.Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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At jewelry houses, timepieces offered male clients a reason to treat themselves while buying baubles for their significant others, or they were seen as a mass-marketing tool, a means of enticing clients who might not be able to afford a million-dollar high-jewelry necklace or five-figure handbag.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Bribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bribe. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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