as in plea
an earnest request
a flurry of petitions from eating and drinking establishments to be exempt from the new antismoking regulations
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship
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Recent Examples of petition
Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
The petition, signed by more than 90% of the Writers Guild of America East bargaining unit, demands station management negotiate a fair deal ahead of the current contract expiration on July 22 — specifically one that addresses growing concerns about worker safety.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Steve Pociask, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Cities in the eastern part of the state, like Knoxville and Chattanooga, petitioned for parts of the state to be added to Eastern Time, according to information from the Blount County Library.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Earlier this month, The Kansas Supreme Court declined to hear about three controversial petitions around the city’s zoning laws and requests to change the city’s form of government.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
The petition, signed by more than 90% of the Writers Guild of America East bargaining unit, demands station management negotiate a fair deal ahead of the current contract expiration on July 22 — specifically one that addresses growing concerns about worker safety.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Verb
Verizon has petitioned the FCC to waive the unlocking rule.
—Steve Pociask, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Cities in the eastern part of the state, like Knoxville and Chattanooga, petitioned for parts of the state to be added to Eastern Time, according to information from the Blount County Library.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petition
Noun
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Some families supported the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial while ensuring punishment for Kohberger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
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There is no evidence Mueller weighed in on the investigation of Epstein, and his plea deal was handled by Alexander Acosta, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, whom Trump appointed as Secretary of Labor in his first term.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Verb
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This begs the question: What else is there to say about Young and his offseason?—
Alex Zietlow
July 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, a piece of paper towel taped over the hole and a prayer secures Perez's door.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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“Petition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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