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
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Despite Danielle’s pleading and whining, Carolyn wisely refuses to recruit Britney to their ranks.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 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
Todd McCain, the plaintiff, has until Sept. 1 to seek permission to join additional parties or amend pleadings.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Despite Danielle’s pleading and whining, Carolyn wisely refuses to recruit Britney to their ranks.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 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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Mitchell was arrested after he was accused of firing a gun while deputies were on his property for a mental health welfare check, prosecutors said in the plea agreement and McClatchy News reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a plea agreement with the state, Banks, who is 38, on Friday pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failure to report a felony and was sentenced by Judge Steven Jumes to two years of deferred probation.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 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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Netanyahu may remain electorally vulnerable, then, but the electorate will be vulnerable to the appeal of hard-liners.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Guests joined the couple in reciting prayer and reading scripture.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 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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He was previously removed by the township electoral board for failing to bind his statement of candidacy with his nomination petitions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Luna's discharge petition quickly reached the threshold, with 206 Democrats and 11 other Republicans signing on.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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