as in cajoled
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is
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Recent Examples of coaxed
Then, they were coaxed to become pancreatic islet cells, which were cultivated and transplanted into her abdominal muscles.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
Gone are the days when a mom-and-pop dealer coaxed a few eccentric artists into MoMA and art historical stardom.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
Gone are the days when a mom-and-pop dealer coaxed a few eccentric artists into MoMA and art historical stardom.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed
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Unsuspecting individuals are lured into contributing funds or providing personal details to malicious actors under the guise of helping those affected by disasters.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There were rumors in the early years of the money-spinning Indian Premier League being lured there, with Singapore boasting a strong South Asian culture, while a T20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka was once mooted.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This atmosphere enticed monied Californians and New Yorkers during the pandemic, and those looking for a second home in the mountains, driving up prices.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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Bon Jovi recently re-released Greatest Hits on vinyl, which enticed thousands of fans of the band to purchase the beloved collection.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Notable, some panelists, like Christina Thomas, an attorney and partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, urged companies to not hire a large staff to address climate reporting until a final rule is in place.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Israel has urged the residents of the villages to head north of the Awali River, the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post on X, referring to the river that is a third of the way into Lebanon's entire length.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The family has begged the public to alert authorities to anyone matching the dancer’s description.Rebekah Riess, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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This find begged many questions for researchers about the sophistication of these ancient species.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Coaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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