coaxed (out)

verb

Definition of coaxed (out)next
past tense of coax (out)
as in obtained

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  1. obtained
  2. procured
  3. gained
  4. secured
  5. pulled
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  • However, nowadays, most elemental magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of magnesium chloride, which can be obtained in virtually unlimited quantities from salt water.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtained
Verb
  • The 700-piece art collection, a mix of works procured at auction and bespoke commissions.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of procured
Verb
  • Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After the split, Federline gained custody of the boys, who relocated to Hawaii with him last year.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of gained
Verb
  • Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of secured
Verb
  • My wanting was the leash that pulled me through my life.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.
    JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of pulled
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“Coaxed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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