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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action
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Recent Examples of prod
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The pain of having teeth pulled and gums prodded for denture fittings was followed by relief at the payment counter: The $4,000 worth of work would cost Ron Brydges nothing under Canada’s new national dental care program.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Leave new hairs alone You may be tempted to poke and prod at new hairs.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Exhibition should continue to push and prod the bear.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The pain of having teeth pulled and gums prodded for denture fittings was followed by relief at the payment counter: The $4,000 worth of work would cost Ron Brydges nothing under Canada’s new national dental care program.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The nonprofit assembles experts in their respective fields to research topics that prod gender equality across the United States.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Leave new hairs alone You may be tempted to poke and prod at new hairs.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prod
Verb
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 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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Lacy’s father, Kenny Lacy, addressed his son’s death in an emotional Facebook post, urging other parents to stay tuned in to their children’s mental health.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lam Yik—Bloomberg/Getty Images EVs and plug-in hybrids spur demand home markets selling eBayback in 2004 BYD EV price war Explore this year's list.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
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According to a recent report from the Greenhouse Institute and the Brown University Climate Solutions Lab, instant permitting could spur solar roof adoption by reducing barriers and lowering costs for installers and customers.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 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
Verb
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The passenger who shot him was stabbed in the back and lungs and remains in critical condition, according to CBS News.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Police in Frisco on Thursday night responded to a gunshot call at a house where relatives of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a track meet live.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This season, filmed mostly on the Thai island of Ko Samui, used the new setting to nudge its characters toward pursuits beyond the flesh.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Still, word of departure spreads fast, potentially nudging more Canadians to follow suit, DuPont says.—
Sami Sparber,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, there was the buyout and retirement incentives of another 3,000 employees.—
Mike Dombeck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Prod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prod. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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