1
as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past
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2
as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the car salesman nudged me into taking a test-drive, even though I had said that I was just looking
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Recent Examples of nudge
Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoon started yawning, once and then again, before Juro nudged me and pointed.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
That nudged down the annual increase to 3.1% from 3.3% the month before.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Kansas erased an 11-point, second-half deficit and nudged ahead 65-64 on a follow shot by Storr with less than six minutes remaining.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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However, recent expectations are that tariffs could nudge inflation higher in 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoon started yawning, once and then again, before Juro nudged me and pointed.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
That nudged down the annual increase to 3.1% from 3.3% the month before.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Kansas erased an 11-point, second-half deficit and nudged ahead 65-64 on a follow shot by Storr with less than six minutes remaining.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudge
Verb
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Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and lightly brush the parchment with olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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One micro-braided tendril brushed her face and a few were left free of the bun to fall over her shoulders.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement Police said the investigation remains open and urged anyone with relevant information to contact the force.—
Time,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS WORD OF ADVICE – Billionaire investor urges world leaders to act ‘immediately’ after Trump imposes tariffs.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Viewers who haven’t recently engaged with a particular channel will no longer receive push notifications as part of the experiment, though notifications will still be available via the notification inbox in the YouTube app.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Signal remains a standout success in the push for privacy-respecting technology.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.—
Clifton Brown,
Indianapolis Star,
17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.—
Holly Millea,
Smithsonian,
29 June 2017
Verb
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call (410) 685-2022 or email mbelsky@sbwdlaw.com or cdickinson@sbwdlaw.com.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dig in: The meal is $75 and includes dishes like jerk chicken with rice and peas and coconut collard greens, cow heel soup and crawfish hushpuppies.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Lion’s Tail is a transitional drink that tastes like if a Jamaican jerk chicken and a Whiskey Sour couldn’t keep their hands off each other.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Walking around the stadium, the only part that looks like it hasn’t been touched since 2019 is the top concourse and seating area.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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The assistant director reported in her complaint that Depardieu had touched her buttocks in the street, then touched her breasts a few days later on location and touched her buttocks again on another occasion.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Nudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudge. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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