1
as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past
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2
as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the car salesman nudged me into taking a test-drive, even though I had said that I was just looking
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Recent Examples of nudge
Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The off-market transaction, which closed last month, nudged past the previous record, a $59 million penthouse at the Getty, snagged by private-equity mogul Robert F. Smith in 2018.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
What to Consider The investment price of these earplugs will nudge you to take extra care with handling them.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
One powerful concept in BCM is nudging, which involves small, subtle changes in messaging or design that encourage positive behavior.
—Jacquelyn Lamar Berney, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Other American presidents have occasionally used anti-dumping duties to nudge Canada to drop its own trade barriers, notably those on lumber and milk; that is legitimate.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The off-market transaction, which closed last month, nudged past the previous record, a $59 million penthouse at the Getty, snagged by private-equity mogul Robert F. Smith in 2018.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
What to Consider The investment price of these earplugs will nudge you to take extra care with handling them.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
One powerful concept in BCM is nudging, which involves small, subtle changes in messaging or design that encourage positive behavior.
—Jacquelyn Lamar Berney, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudge
Verb
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Fluoride urine levels vary widely throughout the day depending on hydration level, diet, as well as factors like whether a person has just brushed their teeth or drank a cup of tea, says F. Perry Wilson, a physician and professor of public health and medicine at Yale University.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our intent was not to brush concerns under the carpet but to identify solutions.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cal Newport, in his book Slow Productivity, challenges the pervasive culture of busyness, urging us to reject constant multitasking and return to work that is meaningful and rooted in quality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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When Joel returns to what’s obviously his greatest therapy hits — woe is me, my teenage daughter hates me — Gail’s had it and urges him to say the scary thing out loud.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This move is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to use government funding to enforce its political agenda in academic institutions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump's push for a manufacturing renaissance has helped secure at least $1.6 trillion in U.S. investment pledges.—
Axios,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The goal of the tax subsidies was to encourage more Americans to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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To Thomas, the phrase is meant to encourage people to not give up on democracy.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Someone actually just said to me that all the men in the book are jerks.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Poyet was expecting to have some dinner in the studio during the first half, but then noticed the programme’s host, Mark Chapman, touching his earpiece and looking at him.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf touched Anthony, who then told Metcalf to punch him and see what happens, the witness said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Nudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudge. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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