URGING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in persuading

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as in prompt

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urging

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verb

present participle of urge

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

Noun

The Times reported that the president made the switch at the urging of the Secret Service and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older Air Force One aircraft. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 Last summer, at his urging, HHS canceled nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 In December 2023, at the urging of an old friend, Lenhard took up pickleball at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park. — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Talbot’s horse ahead stopped automatically when the urging from behind ceased. — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, reported that the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Verb

In June, the New Jersey attorney general filed a lawsuit against the site’s operator, The GEO Group, urging a court to close the facility until the state could inspect it over longstanding allegations of inhumane conditions. — Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 On Semafor’s Mixed Signals podcast in July, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy reflected on whether the Biden administration took the right approach to public health communication by urging the tech platforms to regulate health misinformation. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Last month, following his viral comments on CNBC that sparked a wider debate, Karp and Palantir joined tech heavyweights in a letter urging the government not to restrict open-weight models. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Global Fashion Agenda has therefore put forward a Call to Action to mobilize action, urging EU and national policymakers to study and introduce incentives needed to make circularity work in practice. — María Luisa Martínez Díez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 But Netanyahu’s government ministers have openly expressed opposition to the plan and are now urging him to renege entirely on cooperating with the Board of Peace. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026 As crews battle fast-moving wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced thousands to evacuate in the Spokane area, one wildfire survivor is urging Americans to prepare before disaster strikes. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Kumamoto authorities were to start delivering leaflets to those taking shelter in their cars, urging them to stay in cool places, drink enough liquids and regularly exercise to avoid blood-clotting risks. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Despite impressive demonstrations, a true, self-improving AI beyond human control remains unproven, urging leaders to distinguish current capabilities from future forecasts. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for urging

Noun

Bisegna, who is 17 and more soft-spoken, took a little persuading.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026
And social media is presumably where AI will do much of its persuading.

— Robert Wright, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Definition of persuading

Verb

China has moved to bar companionship chatbots from encouraging emotional reliance, which means a regulator can decide that a relationship somebody depends on will stop existing.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Peridot acts as a buffer for Virgos, helping to soften their tendency for self-criticism and encouraging a more optimistic outlook.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Noun

The faith leader’s exhortation shows the depth of the divide in the Moskowitz-Larkin contest.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
While his exhortation left off Brady’s signature profane intensifier, the motivational gambit remained explicit even in the absence of the familiar F-bomb.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of exhortation

Noun

Those moments are sobering reminders of just how thin the margins are for the Phillies rotation, which has been excellent for the most part, though extremely top-heavy.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While tensions have ramped up between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia in recent days, here’s a reminder of the latest developments in the conflict between the US and Iran.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of reminder

Verb

Rollins brought up the Bloodline, prompting back-and-forth strikes from the two former brothers.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Walbert Ureña, the Angels' starter who helped lead the shutout, did not offer similar complaints, prompting some fans to wonder whether Misiorowski's postgame comments were simply an excuse for an uncharacteristically rough outing.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of prompting

Noun

In February, the FDA initially declined Moderna’s request for review of the new flu vaccine, citing inadequate trials despite previous conflicting feedback within the agency.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced the pitch on Thursday as a five-page white paper and is asking the public for feedback on the proposal.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

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