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  • past tense form of lure.
  • past participle of lure.

lured



ADJECTIVE
induced
Synonyms
STRONG
cajoled convinced






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Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the UK in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

JetZero has also lured the backing of about 20 airlines including Delta Air Lines, Alaska and United, which has a conditional order for 200 of the Z4.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Then Orchid moved to town, lured by a sprawling ranch for her four horses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Charles and Caroline mourn their part in that displacement; they set out for Kansas with the best of intentions, lured by false advertisements of “free” land that never was.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

“Rule Number Three—” Mama jerked my chin back around to face her because that cake had lured me in again.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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