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
Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Las Vegas reached a high of 105 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, with officials urging owners to keep their pets inside and out of the excessive heat.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Trying to maintain a healthy weight and going to the bathroom on a schedule vs. when the urge to go strikes may also help, according to Moore.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Several of the emergency responders were stung, reports Neil Vigdor for the New York Times, and officials urged the public to stay away.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Las Vegas reached a high of 105 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, with officials urging owners to keep their pets inside and out of the excessive heat.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Noun
With sheer willpower, he’s controlled his urges and only wants to live under the radar as a mild-mannered state employee.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Trying to maintain a healthy weight and going to the bathroom on a schedule vs. when the urge to go strikes may also help, according to Moore.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
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The charity tennis tournament was organized in his memory to raise money for Charlotte local mental health charities and, crucially, to encourage open conversations about mental health, especially among men, who often feel pressure to hide their struggles.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Co-creation fosters buy-in from the team, encourages experimentation, and leads to more sustainable implementation.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Trump is 78 years old and expresses a desire to bring America back to a golden age of manufacturing before globalism outsourced American jobs and created a reliance on foreign trade.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This decision reflects a broader skepticism toward centralized identity infrastructure and a desire to limit the federal government’s role in managing citizen-level credentials.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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In particular, the drugs can boost insulin sensitivity (in part by slowing the passage of food in the GI tract) and act on parts of the brain that influence appetite and cravings, all of which can reduce that never-quite-full feeling common in folks with PCOS.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The result is dinner that borders on theater - one that will leave guests satisfied, slightly in awe and longing for their next kaiseki experience.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In the latest, a clumsy but charming young woman in Paris, struggling to become a writer and longing for Jane Austen-style romance, finally has her moment at a Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Noun
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While Jesse tries his best to impart some wisdom to Ellie, emphasizing that community is more important than individual wants, especially during the end of the world, Ellie just can’t let go of her thirst for vengeance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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People who have trouble sensing their bodily signals – thirst, hunger, pain, an itch – often have mental health challenges.—
Dobromir Rahnev,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Snacks can be a great option to help quell hunger, provide a boost of energy, and allow for an extra intake of beneficial nutrients.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
31 May 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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