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
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
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CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Police responded to the home and coaxed three people to come out, according to video footage and official accounts of the incident.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
For much of the 20th century, coffee in the United States was cheap and almost forgettable, either instant granules dissolved in hot water or weak brews coaxed from percolators.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When officers arrived, Martinez holed up inside the home and held police at bay until he was coaxed into surrendering.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
After Emma is coaxed into sharing her secret during a misguided bonding exercise with her wedding party, her maid of honor, Rachel (Alana Haim), takes the revelation personally.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Police responded to the home and coaxed three people to come out, according to video footage and official accounts of the incident.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Domínguez entered in the ninth and struck out Nasim Nuñez, and coaxed José Tena into a ground out.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
For much of the 20th century, coffee in the United States was cheap and almost forgettable, either instant granules dissolved in hot water or weak brews coaxed from percolators.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When officers arrived, Martinez holed up inside the home and held police at bay until he was coaxed into surrendering.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
After Emma is coaxed into sharing her secret during a misguided bonding exercise with her wedding party, her maid of honor, Rachel (Alana Haim), takes the revelation personally.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxed
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For more than two hours on the chamber’s floor, the speaker and fellow Republican leaders cajoled holdouts on that bill and others on DHS funding and farm policy.—
Noah Robertson,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cash cajoled Leon Bailey into positions ahead of him, either shuffling backwards to mark Newcastle’s left-winger or shifting inside to track Lewis Hall, who was inverting from left back.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Executives from Salesforce, Snowflake, and Datadog have been poached recently by OpenAI and Anthropic, lured by large compensation packages and the opportunity to bring existing corporate relationships to these AI companies, according to multiple sources.—
Seema Mody,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It was billed as a conference of all opposition parties but media reports suggested that Obi, who remains popular with young voters and in the southeast, could be enticed out of the pact to run on a distinct platform.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for wine and cocktails, be prepared to be wowed, thanks to the thoughtful hand of wine director Cassandra Felix, who cut her chops in Napa Valley before being wooed to Florida’s warm waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Typically, price increases prompt some cancellations, but the longer-term financial benefits are worth it, especially if some of those who canceled can be wooed back with compelling programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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People inside those areas who may need to leave during the event are urged to consider parking their cars elsewhere.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reigns tossed Punk from the announce table onto the ground as the referee begged for both competitors to get back into the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Coaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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