cadged

verb

Definition of cadgednext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadged
  1. requested
  2. begged
  3. asked
  4. demanded
  5. required
  6. conjured
Verb
  • The Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services requested the church's demolition Tuesday morning.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The airline requested a nationwide ground stop, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requested
Verb
  • On October 4, a letter signed by 42 different companies and nonprofits—from the American Mountain Guides Association, to Montana’s Bridger Bowl Ski Area, to Colorado Mountain Club—begged Moore to allow the avalanche centers to remain fully-staffed.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to Salazar-Hinojosa, her husband begged immigration authorities to please not take his family away from him.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of begged
Verb
  • This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.
    Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of asked
Verb
  • This period demanded resilience and a deep belief in the company's mission.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanded
Verb
  • Typically, the amount you're required to withdraw is figured each year by dividing your previous end-of-year account balance by your life expectancy.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Originally, these companies were required to report by January 1, 2025.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of required
Verb
  • Better yet, why not soar above the highest shelf with a haute perfume conjured by Ben Krigler himself?
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Ever since the first Golden Globes in 1944, the ceremony has conjured up an overwhelming number of fashion moments that stand the test of time.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of conjured
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