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
Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Judicial system integrity Many attorneys who filed abusive pleadings challenging the 2020 presidential election have paid a price, incurring litigation costs, judicial condemnation and reputational damage.
—Elise J. Bean, The Conversation, 4 June 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Nguyen is taking the seat left vacant by former Supervisor Andrew Do who resigned in October after pleading guilty in federal court to a bribery charge for his role in a scheme involving the embezzlement of millions in COVID-relief funds.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Failure to check these boxes in the responsive pleadings waives the right to seek such remedies.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Judicial system integrity Many attorneys who filed abusive pleadings challenging the 2020 presidential election have paid a price, incurring litigation costs, judicial condemnation and reputational damage.
—Elise J. Bean, The Conversation, 4 June 2024
Verb
She was offered 40 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Nguyen is taking the seat left vacant by former Supervisor Andrew Do who resigned in October after pleading guilty in federal court to a bribery charge for his role in a scheme involving the embezzlement of millions in COVID-relief funds.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleading
Adjective
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The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
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In Timberlake’s plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But incoming Republican Chair Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk ally, will likely reject the pleas.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect says Biden is responsible for the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, arguing that policies under his watch led to Hamas and Russia becoming emboldened.Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, Phelps remains resolute in his defense of the playoff format, arguing its fairness and noting its creation was heavily influenced by fan preferences.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The family has asked that everyone keep Nathan in their prayers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Barnes texted Vitale a prayer every day for a year, and on Dec. 12, Vitale will get a full body scan.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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He was traded to a contending Philadelphia 76ers club led by the All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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With that, the church filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office asking for Motown’s use of Melodyland to be canceled and revoked.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But Motown’s legal head refused to comply, insisting that Motown had registered the name in August 1975.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pleading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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