nudge

Example Sentences

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So for this study, the researchers wanted to find out if they could use electrical stimulation to "nudge" people towards more selfless decisions.

From BBC

Global stock markets and U.S. equity futures nudged up after another trading day dominated by artificial-intelligence anxieties on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m frozen in my seat until Andre nudges my leg and nods at the cell phone in my hand.

From Literature

Under the teaching tree with Bronden, Jiller, Val, Ellis, and the others of like age in those days, he held up his head and smiled at their glances, nudges, and whispers.

From Literature

That’s code, she said, for “please nudge the person handling my case.”

From The Wall Street Journal