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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
Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those of us who came after must give thanks to the dedication of Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin, who persevered at no financial benefit to themselves to develop the polio vaccine, so that healthy children and adults can prod their body to develop the antibodies that give them immunity.
—Sheila Jaffe, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Tina Reed, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
And a calf is shocked with an electric prod to the face at Empire Livestock Auction in New York to keep the animal moving.
—Jessica Scott-Reid, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Verb
Despite these disputes, Philippine leadership regarding UNCLOS has prodded its neighbors toward a unified position on South China Sea claims.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those of us who came after must give thanks to the dedication of Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin, who persevered at no financial benefit to themselves to develop the polio vaccine, so that healthy children and adults can prod their body to develop the antibodies that give them immunity.
—Sheila Jaffe, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
Federal regulators are confronting a new twist in drug development: manufacturers that include software with the medicine to prod patients to take pills as directed, manage side effects or track how well a treatment works.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
And a calf is shocked with an electric prod to the face at Empire Livestock Auction in New York to keep the animal moving.
—Jessica Scott-Reid, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prod
Verb
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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What to Expect Laser treatments are relatively quick, outpatient procedures that cause minimal pain; some people feel poking or burning sensations.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump refused to accept Biden's victory in the 2020 election and his animosity toward Biden culminated in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, during which mobs of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol after Trump urged them to stop Congress from certifying Biden's electoral victory.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration had urged Tanbreez to rebuff offers from Chinese bidders because the mine’s gallium has potential military applications.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The new payments, known as Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), are being sent to eligible taxpayers who did not claim federal stimulus checks they were entitled to as part of their tax returns for 2021.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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From bailing out financial institutions in 2008 to funding government stimulus programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed has consistently prioritized political expediency over economic fundamentals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The case spurred days of protests outside a police station in Washington.—
Janelle Griffith,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The problem is so acute that Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, recently appointed a housing czar to spur a search for solutions in Europe.—
Liz Alderman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Wilson said he was encouraged to engage with UCSD students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Last November, while Hart was working, a man stabbed and killed her fiancé, Antonio Young, in the lobby of the Extended Stay America hotel on Gateway Oaks Drive in South Natomas.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the guards was stabbed 12 times, and the other guard was stabbed in the back and the head.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Without talking heads or voice-over to nudge things along, stories are told entirely in subtext.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Skellefteå, a small, discreet city in northern Sweden nudged its way into must-visit global tourist rankings after the country’s tallest wooden hotel and cultural center opened there in 2022.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Fram Energy’s approach not only democratizes access to clean energy but also aligns financial incentives across stakeholders.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Once a steadfast critic of Trump’s policies, Snoop’s presence on this stage left fans questioning whether financial incentives or a strategic rebranding motivated his change of heart.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Prod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prod. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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