as in tempts
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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as in temptations
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery good schools are a lure for prospective home buyers
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as in baits
something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing
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as in seductions
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised the lure of the video game was distracting me from my studies
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Recent Examples of lures
Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 Although the large Pool Bar is the daytime hangout, the outdoor Dusk Bar lures passengers at sunset. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 The hard-fighting, good-tasting fish can be caught on live bait, dead bait and lures while drifting, trolling, kite-fishing, or anchored up over a wreck or reef. —Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026 Kociba and other team leaders, including executive chief engineer Tony Roma, flaunted the Grand Sport’s carnivorous roar at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Nevada, where roughly 10 miles of desert track lures approximately 4,500 Corvette owners each year for performance-driving instruction. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 A world away from the big resorts on in Los Cabos but only an hour-and-a-half drive, Todos Santos lures those looking for a quieter escape. —The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 Travis Chicago Style, one of the Magic City’s oldest food trucks, lures fans with their gloriously messy burgers and hot dogs. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Katie gets abducted by a mysterious neighbor (Hayat Kamille), who lures her in with her favorite chocolates. —Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 Although the large Pool Bar is the daytime hangout, the outdoor Dusk Bar lures passengers at sunset. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 The hard-fighting, good-tasting fish can be caught on live bait, dead bait and lures while drifting, trolling, kite-fishing, or anchored up over a wreck or reef. —Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026 Kociba and other team leaders, including executive chief engineer Tony Roma, flaunted the Grand Sport’s carnivorous roar at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Nevada, where roughly 10 miles of desert track lures approximately 4,500 Corvette owners each year for performance-driving instruction. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 A world away from the big resorts on in Los Cabos but only an hour-and-a-half drive, Todos Santos lures those looking for a quieter escape. —The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 Travis Chicago Style, one of the Magic City’s oldest food trucks, lures fans with their gloriously messy burgers and hot dogs. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Which horizon tempts your curious steps now?— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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She’s simply locked in to playing Bethany as another confused millennial trying to figure it all out and failing to stay away from moth-to-flame temptations.— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
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In the modern food environment, many of us succumb to these temptations at the cost of our health.— David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sonic devices and toxic baits are not recommended due to ineffectiveness and potential harm to other animals.— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Fresh runs of shallow crappies aren’t selective, though heavy fishing pressure justifies smaller baits, particularly natural-colored baits in plain black and brown hues.— Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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So, who was it from our universe that would be most susceptible to that kind of messaging, or who would find the seductions of the power offered by that the most compelling?— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
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But the seductions of ChatGPT are hard to resist, and Marsicano noted that the college has seen an increase in code violations due to AI.— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.— Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.— Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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With the judge approving the settlement on April 20 and barring any legal appeals, payments are expected to be sent on or about July 21, according to the settlement website.— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, appeals judges rejected a request from Duterte’s legal team to throw out the case on the grounds that the court did not have jurisdiction because of the Philippine withdrawal.— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Lures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/lures. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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