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noun

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Recent Examples of urge
Verb
The daughter of a German-American journalist who died in the custody of Iran and whose body was returned mutilated and missing body parts urged the Trump administration on Sunday to pull the plug on nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic. Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Then, before Clairo started playing at the Outdoor Theatre, Bernie Sanders came out and made a passionate political speech, urging festival-goers to fight for the country and avoid apathy. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges. Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 By Merrell Readman Comments Every spring, I’m struck with the uncontrollable urge to shop. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for urge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
Verb
  • Those who pick up the materials are encouraged to take a photo with their 988 sign, share it on their social media platforms and tag the Kane County Health Department to let their friends and family know that support is always available, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Last of Us star got their first role in season 6 of Game of Thrones at 11 years old, and has their parents to thank for encouraging their career.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • For instance, there was a high level of desire to be guided through the process of entering one's billing or credit card info into an in-car payment app.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Their brows are furrowed, their mouths are pouty, their faces are twisted into ever-more over-the-top expressions of longing and ambivalence.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
  • But looking back, many feel a longing for the God of War of old.
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, the other dog lifts their head, and Ditta steps forward to quench her thirst.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Citing the latest analysis examining the worsening hunger crisis, the group noted that the number of Haitians internally displaced by gang attacks has increased by 48% between June and December of last year, and 300,000 more Haitians now face worsening levels of hunger.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Tell me about where that hunger is coming from a little bit more.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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