Thesaurus results for CADGED

cadged

verb

past tense of cadge

as in requested

to persuade someone to give you (something) for free He spent his time trying to cadge drinks from the customers. She cadged money from her sister.

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Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026

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The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
In 1963, the Supreme Court banned confessions given under scopolamine and other truth-inducers as unconstitutionally coerced.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of coerced

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Sanft asked jurors if there was any evidence that Davis had ever called the shots before or after the shooting.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Anyone with information about this incident who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Officer David Kaes or Officer Kevin Alexander at (970) 221-6540.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of asked

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Scammers received nude photos and subsequently demanded money, driving the teenager to take his own life.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Her lyrics were representative of America throughout different decades, including the changing experiences of women who demanded equality.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of demanded

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Leaders can distinguish between capabilities required on day one and knowledge that a capable person can reasonably acquire.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
With all 32 teams required to trim their rosters to 53 players by Sunday, Lynn made a strong case for a spot on the Jets’ active roster.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

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The projections can take whatever physical form a ring-bearer wills, and some powerful Lanterns have conjured the shapes of living beings, though sentience is another matter.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The bleakness of those far northern isles, the punishing, incessant wind, the wild beauty of the land and rugged coastline are unforgettably conjured alongside her inner struggle to stay sober.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

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