as in encouraged
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 urged
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.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But many also urged blue states to take advantage of it by drawing maps that would eliminate as many Republican seats as possible — even if that meant some Black Democrats would run in more competitive districts.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House this week, in a state visit during which the king urged citizens of both countries to defend democratic values.
—Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
In guidance sent to state and local health departments on April 27, federal health officials urged public health agencies across the United States to remain vigilant and prepared for more measles cases in the upcoming months.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Salt Lake City has urged residents to voluntarily cut back and mandates that government offices do.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Others urged buyers to stockpile.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But many also urged blue states to take advantage of it by drawing maps that would eliminate as many Republican seats as possible — even if that meant some Black Democrats would run in more competitive districts.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House this week, in a state visit during which the king urged citizens of both countries to defend democratic values.
—Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
In guidance sent to state and local health departments on April 27, federal health officials urged public health agencies across the United States to remain vigilant and prepared for more measles cases in the upcoming months.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Salt Lake City has urged residents to voluntarily cut back and mandates that government offices do.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Others urged buyers to stockpile.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urged
encouraged
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Behavior that had long been tolerated, if not encouraged, would no longer be accepted.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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This paper editorialized in support of that petition and encouraged the state’s attorney to voluntarily step aside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Urged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urged. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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