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  • present participle of lure.

luring

ADJECTIVE
seductive
Synonyms
STRONG
alluring attracting beguiling bewitching captivating charming drawing enchanting enticing fascinating inveigling inviting ravishing tempting witching
WEAK
attractive come-hither desirable flirtatious irresistible magnetic provocative siren specious
Antonyms
STRONG
disenchanting repellent repulsive

Example Sentences

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LIV Golf caused a major split in 2022 when it started luring star names away from the PGA Tour with the offer of huge pay increases.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Oliver Wyman’s Kenneth Chow said cheaper overseas destinations and favorable travel policies have been successful in luring Chinese consumers abroad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Arena was also successful in luring former German World Cup player Timo Werner to San José, signing him to a multiyear contract worth a reported $5.4 million a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

They drafted him ninth overall in 2024, luring him away from LSU with a bonus of $6.5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

‘Because he was luring the bear away from us. Oh, Torak. He saved our lives.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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