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
Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
And sharing a video of her efforts via Instagram, the star urged her followers to help, too.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Approach in Small Increments The tidying pros agree that resisting the urge to tackle a large area of your home is key to preventing you from giving up mid-project.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Live Southern California braces for latest threat of extreme fire weather
By 2 a.m., witnesses said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrols were driving down streets west of Lake and using loudspeakers to urge people to evacuate.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
And sharing a video of her efforts via Instagram, the star urged her followers to help, too.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Pelvic pain, frequent restroom urges, or anxiety about needing to go quickly can also be issues.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Approach in Small Increments The tidying pros agree that resisting the urge to tackle a large area of your home is key to preventing you from giving up mid-project.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urge
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The Hair Bros—aka hairstylists Nick Latham and Sean Paul Nother—are encouraging us to take a leaf out of their book and channel that '80s librarian main character energy by embracing our cowlicks.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
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
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There’s an identifiable and relatable longing in Becca’s gaze, a visible tension between a desire to risk connection and a need to maintain safety.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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For instance, with Venus in your communication sector and Uranus retrograde activating your fifth house of self-expression, the cosmos pushes you to open up and communicate your desires, specifically those surrounding your values and sense of self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sleep deprivation has been shown to increase blood sugar fluctuations and food cravings.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Increased access to weight-loss and diabetes drugs can also help Americans reduce weight and cravings, O’Keefe said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Death, the past, art, longing, all of it sent whirling and made current by the two paintings.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Writer/director Sachs’ extraordinary new movie never breaks from the pair, and at times becomes like a documentary about the greatness of the actors themselves, Mozart possessing the soundtrack as Sachs and cinematographer Alex Ashe take longing, lingering B-roll of the performers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Americans responded to the cries of hunger in Ethiopia.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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His season began with promise with a double feature race victory in Bahrain, showing strong pace and a lot of hunger.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Urge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urge. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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