1
as in convincing
having the power to persuade
made a compelling argument against military intervention
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
no compelling need to raise taxes at this time
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide
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Recent Examples of compelling
Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
So, what makes the Peloponnese such a compelling place to retire?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
These women, all layered and compelling in their own ways, wield power differently.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
JPMorgan upgrades Levi Strauss to overweight from neutral The firm said the jeans company has a compelling entry point.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The result is a quietly compelling body of folk that is evocative and poignant.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
So, what makes the Peloponnese such a compelling place to retire?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
These women, all layered and compelling in their own ways, wield power differently.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
JPMorgan upgrades Levi Strauss to overweight from neutral The firm said the jeans company has a compelling entry point.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compelling
Adjective
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For years, getting travelers to see Athens as more than a transient city would take some convincing; the extent of their stay at the best hotels in Athens would merely include a brief bucket-list visit to the Acropolis before scurrying off to the Greek islands.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the most convincing case for learning to love fission may be the grimmest—not so much green as dark green.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With congestion on the rise, the decline in per capita transit use suggests that fewer people currently rely on transit than pre-pandemic, which underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to attract riders.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the nineteen-sixties and seventies, the Vietnam War was a matter of urgent concern in politics and scholarship alike.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nor is there any conclusive evidence on dosing and timing for supplements.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stone, as he's done before without providing conclusive evidence, took aim at the Central Intelligence Agency.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most studies list nausea and vomiting as symptoms, while others cite acute abdominal pain as well.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
David Hodari,
NBC News,
29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Verb
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelling. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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