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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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By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The government adhered to these exhortations by directing state and private telecommunications firms to prohibit dealings with Chinese companies and banning Chinese telecommunication firms from the Indian market.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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The image is the only one on the Instagram account, and was accompanied by an exhortation to those passing by.Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2019
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At a time when our planetary problems can seem insurmountable, this trip was a welcome reminder that the universe is vast and full of wonder beyond my imagination.Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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For now, Milwaukee will gladly take the reminder that Dame Time is alive and well.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Teachers and community members have given great feedback about Murphy, Crosset said.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The mix had gotten somewhat clearer by the third song, which is right around the time the feedback issues started.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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His entreaties to male culture paid off in November.Arden Farhi, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ginsburg, a Supreme Court justice nominated by Democratic President in 1993, refused the Democratic Party's entreaties to resign during the eight years of 's presidency, which ended in 2017.Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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In comparison, instruction spending per student in the state only increased by 24.4% to $8,316 from $6,683.Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the simple app also offers a digital version of the instruction manual and the option to send King Smith feedback on the device.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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As historians Peti Paju and Thomas Haigh explain, the company came up with an innovative solution.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Urging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urging. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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