as in to argue
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 plead
Edin Moises Guerra Ortiz, 25, pleaded no contest to one count of felony threats and admitted to a serious felony allegation.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
After months of pleading for help, the sanctuary got nothing from the government.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Jose shrugs, pleads with her to not lick anyone at the inn, and leaves.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Brown was arrested after an argument with then-girlfriend Rihanna turned physical, later pleading guilty to felony assault in 2009 and receiving a sentence of five years probation, domestic violence counseling and community labor.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
After months of pleading for help, the sanctuary got nothing from the government.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Jose shrugs, pleads with her to not lick anyone at the inn, and leaves.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Brown was arrested after an argument with then-girlfriend Rihanna turned physical, later pleading guilty to felony assault in 2009 and receiving a sentence of five years probation, domestic violence counseling and community labor.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plead
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In a recent interview with The Bee, Weber criticized new efforts — including from members of her own party — to speed up California’s vote count, arguing elections officials already prioritize security and voter access.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The moderates advocated for an increase to the SALT cap, currently set at $10,000, but argued that the $30,000 cap outlined in the package remained too low.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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However, the positive sentiment fizzled as the day went on, Cramer contended, because uncertainty over the legal challenges to the tariffs increased.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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At worst, Nomura is probably contending for a stint on the practice squad.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Hyland reasoned that the khipu’s last few cords probably were a signature.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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The vast majority of fully orange cats are male, which led scientists to reason decades ago that the genetic code for orange color is carried on the X chromosome.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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He perhaps was motivated to leave the images online, as toxic Mr. Deepfakes uploaders could earn as much as $1,500 for convincing non-consensual deepfakes of public figures.—
Ashley Belanger – May 27,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Shara has promised to protect Syria’s minorities, but some members of the Alawite, Druze, and other communities are not convinced.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Her father’s second-in-command, the handsome Jack Dean, insists family members play fair in obeying their father’s will.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The administration can also insist that other countries pay prices commensurate with the value of new medicines as a condition of striking trade agreements with the United States.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Cubs assert the team holds an undisputed property right to Cubs games and there is no public right to watch a Cubs game in person or by broadcast.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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The plaintiffs also assert that Mr. Trump did not have the authority to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS, and his order should be invalidated as unconstitutional.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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“Plead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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