urge
verb (used with object)
to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.
Example Sentences
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MaineHousing urges residents to apply before they are out of fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
In the ad, Arthur calls her daughter a liar and urges voters not to support her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
In nearby Allentown, a billboard urges drivers to vote for Brooks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
But she believes egg-freezing should be seen as one option among a wider package of support for female athletes, and urges those considering it to look beyond the headlines - and ask plenty of questions.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
My dad brings over a glass of water and urges me to take a tiny sip.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
