as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
was coerced into signing the document
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Recent Examples of coerce
However, opponents warned the most vulnerable in society, such as disabled and older people, could be at risk of being coerced directly or indirectly into ending their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Officials said, in many of these cases, online predators used technology such as social platforms and gaming networks to coerce minors into sharing explicit content, often without meeting their victims in person.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Being high and coerced into this demeaning lifestyle.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In some cases, governments even coerce companies into accepting artificially low prices by threatening to violate their patents and allow other manufacturers to produce copycat drugs.
—Rosa Mendoza, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Officials said, in many of these cases, online predators used technology such as social platforms and gaming networks to coerce minors into sharing explicit content, often without meeting their victims in person.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Being high and coerced into this demeaning lifestyle.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In some cases, governments even coerce companies into accepting artificially low prices by threatening to violate their patents and allow other manufacturers to produce copycat drugs.
—Rosa Mendoza, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coerce
Verb
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So she still feels compelled to speak up for these fellow children of God.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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That compels people to shell out somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000 for courtside seats for a summer league game, as people did Thursday.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Farmland and ranch properties, typically large and illiquid assets, have historically forced family sales to cover estate tax obligations.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Initially, the plant’s staff was overwhelmed, forcing Motorola to briefly backtrack on its promise to deliver phones to customers within four days.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Legal experts warn that compliance may violate the Fair Housing Act and that landlords are not legally obligated to respond without judicial oversight.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Clark the Cub obliged and threw the ball back to Kamara.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Many pet owners love to pamper and praise their animal companions, and there are small business owners who are quick to oblige.—
Erin Federigan,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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“Coerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coerce. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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