PROD Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

prod 1 of 2

verb

ˈpräd

Definition of prod

as in to poke

to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object kept prodding the sheep with a staff to move along faster

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Relevance

as in to urge

to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action

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prod

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noun

as in stimulus

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Dissimilar Words

subduing

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Recent Examples of prod

Verb

But the forces prodding Shin to boost rates are increasingly affecting Fed policy decisions. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 But for all of his music guaranteed to prod a melancholic moment, Taylor didn’t snub the buoyant offerings from his heady catalog. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Noun

Michelle Montez, a flight attendant for 20 years, said barely a flight goes by where someone doesn’t poke, tap, prod or otherwise touch her. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 May 2026 The cutbacks are going far beyond a friendly prod to boost NATO defense spending. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prod

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prod

Verb

From ceviche and poke to pasta and tacos, the menu revolves around the catch of the day, which is sourced from local markets.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Bellingham poked in Gordon's cross midway through the first half.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging doctors to offer medications for opioid use disorder to adolescent and young adult patients who needed them.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of urge

Verb

That has spurred dozens of advertisers who normally didn’t spend a lot of money on sports to start doing so, driving up prices and crowding the marketing field.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
In the visual, Karol and Mars portray lovers once again — and even share a dramatic, firework-spurring embrace at the end.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of spur

Verb

Unlike many spas that focus on the healing effects of treatments, Kamalaya goes much deeper, encouraging guests to explore more emotional issues in a safe space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Still, Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed in the attacks, said she was encouraged that more than 100 family members of 9/11 victims turned out and by the judges’ questions.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of encourage

Noun

Researchers now think the answer is not more stimulation, but a chance to reset exhausted fibroblasts.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
As for us, we are engaged in the usual rituals of brewing cups of stimulation — our choice today is orange creme — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of stimulation

Verb

The North Texas woman arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing and injuring her husband and two young children at their Northlake home had been struggling with postpartum depression, according to court documents.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Tate and four others were stabbed and shot during the attacks.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stab

Verb

Ilya’s urging to slow down and observe the safety protocols merely result in Sam nudging him aside, along with Mira for a time.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
None of them won Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, nudging that up to $467 million for Monday’s drawing, or Friday’s Mega Millions top prize, which will be $345 million on Tuesday.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of nudge

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