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as in persuading
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as in prompt
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as in encouraging
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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Recent Examples of urging
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration appealed the decision to the Supreme Court and is urging the justices to reverse the 5th Circuit.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Kaohsiung officials, in urging residents to be vigilant about the weather, recalled the destruction brought by Typhoon Thelma, which in 1977 badly damaged the city and caused 37 deaths.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Dozens of residents testified at the City Council meeting, some expressing concern about unnecessary red tape that could limit access to the $10,000 grants, but most simply urging support for immediate winterization efforts and more groundwater pumping in light of the upcoming rainy season.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Critics of the proposition, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and the Goldwater Institute, are urging residents to vote no.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Middleton, who married her wife in 2013, supports the Proposition 3, and on the campaign trail has been urging others to do the same.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Many residents woke up Thursday to mobile phone alerts urging them to take shelter from the potentially dangerous winds.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Duncan, also a staunch Republican, is not only voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, but endorsed her in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, urging other Republicans to follow his lead.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration appealed the decision to the Supreme Court and is urging the justices to reverse the 5th Circuit.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Kaohsiung officials, in urging residents to be vigilant about the weather, recalled the destruction brought by Typhoon Thelma, which in 1977 badly damaged the city and caused 37 deaths.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Dozens of residents testified at the City Council meeting, some expressing concern about unnecessary red tape that could limit access to the $10,000 grants, but most simply urging support for immediate winterization efforts and more groundwater pumping in light of the upcoming rainy season.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Critics of the proposition, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and the Goldwater Institute, are urging residents to vote no.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Middleton, who married her wife in 2013, supports the Proposition 3, and on the campaign trail has been urging others to do the same.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Many residents woke up Thursday to mobile phone alerts urging them to take shelter from the potentially dangerous winds.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urging
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For each prompt, ChatGPT will judge whether or not to check the web or to rely on its Large Language Model (LLM) training data.David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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For example, the malware can simulate actions that a user would normally take, such as toggling settings or responding to prompts.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Developers and hotel operators can join hands to set up local farming collectives, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, enabling employment opportunities and reducing waste generation along the supply chain.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For all its exhortations about the future, Francis Ford Coppola's passion project is also heavily inspired by ancient Roman history.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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With reality so often at odds with their idealized portrait, Gavin and Steinberg retreat into exhortation.James B. Steinberg, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2020
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Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The city council in May voted to put together an ad hoc committee to come up with ideas to improve Saratoga’s commercial scene, and the group has been meeting with residents and community members since then to solicit feedback and brainstorm ideas.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s to the week ahead, and don’t hesitate to reach out with comments, questions, feedback, joy, or your idea for tariff of the week!Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Casey ignored the production’s entreaties, but in the spring of 2021, Haddix met Cunningham and Liu for an introductory breakfast at a Holiday Inn Express.Lane Brown, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
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But Israel appears to have limited the attacks, in line with entreaties from the Biden administration, perhaps avoiding swift escalation, for now.Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The technology company, known for its networking and cybersecurity solutions, is likely to be closely watched by investors for insights into the broader tech sector.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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There needs to be a comprehensive approach that involves immediate relief and long-term solutions.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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