as in prayerful
asking humbly
a pleading husband seeking forgiveness once again from his long-suffering wife
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as in plea
an earnest request
coldhearted tourists pointedly ignoring the pleadings of the city's many street urchins
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as in arguing
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Recent Examples of pleading
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Certainly, posting a pleading doesn't seem to me to be out of bounds.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
John Russell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
He was arrested again in 2023 and charged with fourth-degree felony assault as well as third-degree robbery and misdemeanor harassment, again pleading guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree and serving a seven-day jail sentence.
—John Russell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
On Tuesday, in response to a motion to dismiss filed by the state in January, the witnesses of the shooting and families of the victims their individual pleadings into a single lawsuit in the Illinois Court of Claims, records show.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Certainly, posting a pleading doesn't seem to me to be out of bounds.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
In 2020, the former teen heartthrob was arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend, pleading guilty to two domestic violence misdemeanor charges.
—John Russell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
He was arrested again in 2023 and charged with fourth-degree felony assault as well as third-degree robbery and misdemeanor harassment, again pleading guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree and serving a seven-day jail sentence.
—John Russell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleading
Adjective
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Social media posts in prayerful support of the pontiff are matched by those wishing him to die, weighing in on the author’s preferred successor or deriding the entire concept of the papacy as a farce.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Catholic leaders and followers worldwide remain in prayerful vigil for the ailing pontiff.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Peña's defense attorneys told jurors that prosecutors were relying on the testimony of the two men responsible, who had accepted plea agreements in return for lesser sentences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will ask that Smallwood be sentenced to 19 years in prison.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Adnan often finds himself at the center of the theatrics — from arguing with Brian about ego to suggesting Veah is an untrustworthy partner after Sunny accused her of cheating.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors resisted that request, arguing Tatum could end up face-to-face with officers he's accused of attacking.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An audio recording of the pope thanking people for their prayers was released on Thursday, March.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Francis has stayed in control In between respiratory crises, prayer and physiotherapy, Francis has appointed over a dozen bishops, approved a handful of new saints, authorized a three-year extension of his signature reform process and sent off messages public and private.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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On Monday, March 17 this was increased to $500,000, following an online petition that drew more than 9,000 signatures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Suri’s attorney has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court in Virginia, seeking to determine whether his detainment is lawful.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Riley issued a public statement in an effort to quell swirling Butler trade rumors last month, insisting Miami would not move on from its best two-way player this year.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rather than insisting that its ally remain imperiled, Washington should drop its barriers to Seoul’s finding its own way to security.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Pleading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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