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
Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
And sharing a video of her efforts via Instagram, the star urged her followers to help, too.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Approach in Small Increments The tidying pros agree that resisting the urge to tackle a large area of your home is key to preventing you from giving up mid-project.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Live Southern California braces for latest threat of extreme fire weather
By 2 a.m., witnesses said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrols were driving down streets west of Lake and using loudspeakers to urge people to evacuate.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
And sharing a video of her efforts via Instagram, the star urged her followers to help, too.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Pelvic pain, frequent restroom urges, or anxiety about needing to go quickly can also be issues.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Approach in Small Increments The tidying pros agree that resisting the urge to tackle a large area of your home is key to preventing you from giving up mid-project.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Wilson said he was encouraged to engage with UCSD students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Even those closest to Hitler were generally tempted into evil by an overriding desire to make Germany great again after the humiliating defeat of World War I and to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Third Reich itself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s nothing like a second-chance romance, and this one delivers with juicy tension, secrets and years of longing between Poppy and footballer TK.—
Ellie K. Wilde,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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With its perfect balance of contemporary style and wine country warmth, your stay will leave you with unforgettable memories and a longing to return to Sonoma County.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Americans responded to the cries of hunger in Ethiopia.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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His season began with promise with a double feature race victory in Bahrain, showing strong pace and a lot of hunger.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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