nudged

VERB

bump, elbow

Synonyms

STRONG

dig jab jog poke prod punch push shove tap touch

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dissuade pull repress

Example Sentences

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Dostal made the stop but the rebound hit the skate of Ducks defenseman Ian Moore and bounced to Hertl, who nudged it into the net as he tumbled to the ice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Rivian shares nudged up slightly in after-hours trading on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It helped City create a four-man overload against United's midfield two and nudged Guardiola's men in the right direction.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Members who tried to nudge him out perhaps should have nudged a little harder.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Anna May nudged me before turning back to Mr. Haber.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu