as in to encourage
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
I'm trying to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake
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Recent Examples of urge
Arianna Huffington, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
But some went further, urging people to actively undermine the investigation.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2024
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And on the other side, many public health officials urging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine were targeted with personal threats.
—Arianna Huffington, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
But some went further, urging people to actively undermine the investigation.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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The price of fashion The urge to collect is what’s helped the Nikki games make money for Infold.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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But absent a dedicated desire to solve them, they could be viewed as tediously boring compared to leading the nation on sweeping national issues and global diplomacy.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Carmelo Anthony’s entry into the wine industry was rooted in curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Humanity’s long history of division continues, but so, too, does its beauty, creativity and thirst for meaning.Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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Consuming large amounts of sodium can cause excessive thirst, urination, vomiting and diarrhea.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The younger Blanchard says her hunger for family bonding pre-dates her incarceration.Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Perseverance is also key; hunger may be challenging at first.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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