as in to encourage
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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as in desire
a strong wish for something
I'm trying to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake
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Recent Examples of urge
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In 2023, 158 groups signed a letter urging Congress to vote against the bill, according to Human Rights Watch, an organization that published the request.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Claire Cameron, Outside Online, 3 Feb. 2025
Given how prolific the band has been, was there any urge to put something out there just to test the waters?
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Consumers who purchased a defective cooler are urged to stop using it and contact Igloo for a free tow handle replacement by calling (888) 943-5182 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or email igloo90qt@sedgwick.com.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In 2023, 158 groups signed a letter urging Congress to vote against the bill, according to Human Rights Watch, an organization that published the request.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
And now Dave was fighting an urge to sit down and close his eyes.
—Claire Cameron, Outside Online, 3 Feb. 2025
Given how prolific the band has been, was there any urge to put something out there just to test the waters?
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
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Provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage open feedback, and show appreciation for hard work.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Applications encouraged from people of color, women, and/or veterans 5.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Villa’s confidence comes from Emery’s desire to provide a stable environment for players who have lost their way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ranging from a simple desire for a sigh, nod, or caress to a more complex wish for advice, empathy, or anticipation for what’s needed pronto, a bid is our most powerful and vulnerable attempt at asking for love.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chromium may influence food intake, hunger, and fat cravings, but research shows no significant effect on weight loss.67 Despite limited research on berberine for weight loss, even fewer studies exist on other supplements.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the Mood For Love is a classic, and one of the best depictions of longing in film history.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Forced to flee during the Dominican Republic’s turbulent civil war, Quezada’s family immigrated to Manhattan’s bustling Latin district, Washington Heights, just as the diaspora’s thirst for homespun music intensified.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Programs that fight hunger, disease, displacement, and poverty are not only expressions of compassion but investments in a more stable, just, and peaceful world.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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The women who drank fenugreek tea reported fewer feelings of hunger and more satiety.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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