nudges 1 of 2

verb

Definition of nudgesnext
present tense third-person singular of nudge
1
as in kisses
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past

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2
as in urges
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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nudges

2 of 2

noun

plural of nudge
as in pushes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nudges
  1. kisses
  2. urges
  3. encourages
Verb
  • Repeat process with remaining 24 balls and kisses.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Lincoln, whom her character Juliet runs after and kisses, was 29 at the time.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of kisses
Verb
  • The invitation urges supporters to give Adams $3,700 each — a figure that exceeds the max $2,100 donors can contribute to a campaign participating in the city’s public matching funds program.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If customers have purchased the product and are experiencing symptoms or adverse reactions, the DCC urges them to contact their physician immediately.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of urges
Verb
  • By analyzing customer data and testing various minimum order values, companies can find the sweet spot that encourages larger purchases while maintaining profitable operations.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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