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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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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
For participants who’ve made a connection, the promise of continuing to appear on the show nudges them toward commitment.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
But that slight nudge over the top does not seem enough for the Russian star, who has been playing outside of the top 10 earners at his position.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024
At the same time, natural disasters and other events nudged the insurance industry to start incorporating climate risk into its pricing models.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The diplomacy can be fun, too — especially when Allison Janney shows up as the Vice President of the United States to give her slovenly would-be replacement a literal dressing down — and keeping up with the hidden meaning behind every wink and nudge is a rewarding bit of at-home sleuthing, as well.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
For participants who’ve made a connection, the promise of continuing to appear on the show nudges them toward commitment.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
But that slight nudge over the top does not seem enough for the Russian star, who has been playing outside of the top 10 earners at his position.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024
At the same time, natural disasters and other events nudged the insurance industry to start incorporating climate risk into its pricing models.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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In an interview with The Hill on Sunday, Fox’s election night anchors — Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum — brushed off potential criticism from Trump of their coverage.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like giving pastry brushes an egg-wash workout on all that pie crust.Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to reject the bill, but three years of inaction were a bigger issue for voters.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Murphy urged residents to take the drought warning seriously and reduce water use voluntarily.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Nitro weren’t done, winning five of the next six points, but couldn’t stave off a final push from the Smash, who won that set 15-12.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The automakers are making a push to sell more EVs so the companies can meet increasingly tough environmental regulations in the United States, Europe and Asia.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.Holly Millea, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
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Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Or averred that Biden was sharp as a tack and that anyone who suggested otherwise was a jerk.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The extra that was shot by accident earlier this season was one such obnoxious jerk.Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The measure had been the subject of heated public discussion that touched on the character of the growing city.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The project won multiple development awards – kicking off with the Ibero-American Grant for Film Project Development – and touches on themes of role reversal and resilience.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Nudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudge. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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