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
Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Digital Chamber's brief argues that the plaintiffs' claims are speculative and fail to meet the stringent pleading standards of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA).
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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
Mediation briefs, pleadings, depositions and expert reports can be relevant, and sometimes there is more arcane evidence.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Digital Chamber's brief argues that the plaintiffs' claims are speculative and fail to meet the stringent pleading standards of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA).
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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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The morning began with prayerful words by David Profitt of Glen Ellyn, FUMCAH associate pastor.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.—
Robin Givhan,
Washington Post,
16 July 2024
Noun
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Two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping were dismissed as part of a plea agreement, according to court records.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of 49 pages, the plea agreement describes an array of criminal acts involving Saavedra and other unnamed sheriff’s deputies, who allegedly harassed and threatened people to intimidate the crypto mogul’s enemies and further his criminal aims.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 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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In late 2022, Festa led an effort with other towers and the towing association to get the DMV to increase towing rates, arguing at a DMV hearing that expenses on everything from truck insurance to workers’ compensation had gone up.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sequences shot through thermal imagers are hard to interpret and do not have the same appeal as daytime videos.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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These warm and dry conditions contribute to Miami's appeal as a winter escape, drawing visitors seeking respite from colder climates.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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At this time, his family is requesting privacy and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At an inaugural prayer service, an Episcopal bishop asked Trump to show mercy to immigrants and L.G.B.T. children.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 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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This decision comes almost three years after health groups and activists filed a petition to end the use of Red 3, also known as erythrosine, due to its link to cancer and behavioral problems among children.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Though there's been a Change.org petition to bring them back since 2017, McDonald's hasn't answered the call.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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