URGES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

urges

verb

present tense third-person singular of urge

as in encourages

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 urges The advisory urges drivers to slow down, use their headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Still, Malwarebytes urges users to be careful when searching for GTA 6 leaks. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Lupton's family urges investigation Lupton's family has voiced concerns about the flight attendant's unexpected death. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Lastly, Harford County Animal Control urges residents to notify them at 410-638-3505 if anyone observes a stray animal showing signs of excessive affection, aggression, lethargy, or disorientation. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The national park urges all visitors to plan routes in advance, carry ample supplies, and check weather and road conditions before departing. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 At Rimini’s Catholic festival, Leo urges believers to confront unjust economic and technological systems, asserting that ‘there can be no enemies’ and hailing young Catholics as a hopeful antidote to despair. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Wheeler urges brands to use humans to create the core asset around unique, proprietary perspectives and data. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 In the deep snow of the Vosges mountains in France, a father breaking trail urges his son to follow in his footsteps. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

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encourages

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This math subtraction worksheet encourages kids to cross out shapes to solve single-digit problems.

— Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
Stoddard encourages clients to try new coping tools during low-stakes moments, when their emotions are relatively mellow.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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