as in begging
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 petitioning
With that and five other Florida Bar cases over her head, Hufnagel cut the professional rope, petitioning for disciplinary revocation.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of postdoctoral scholars and research associates at Northwestern University voted to unionize this week, nearly two months after petitioning school officials.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Even in capital murder cases, the United States requires both criminal prosecutors and defense counsel to meet a rigorous legal standard when petitioning to disturb a mausoleum or grave.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
So the firm decided to publicize the award by petitioning the Los Angeles Superior Court to confirm the settlement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The family has been petitioning the courts for the release of the video.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
At my kid’s school, the music teachers are now petitioning the parents for donations in case funding gets cut.
—Kelly Stine, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of postdoctoral scholars and research associates at Northwestern University voted to unionize this week, nearly two months after petitioning school officials.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Even in capital murder cases, the United States requires both criminal prosecutors and defense counsel to meet a rigorous legal standard when petitioning to disturb a mausoleum or grave.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
So the firm decided to publicize the award by petitioning the Los Angeles Superior Court to confirm the settlement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The family has been petitioning the courts for the release of the video.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
At my kid’s school, the music teachers are now petitioning the parents for donations in case funding gets cut.
—Kelly Stine, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitioning
begging
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Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Your sleep paralysis demon is begging you to read Herculine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Petitioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioning. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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