as in appeals
an earnest request
a flurry of petitions from eating and drinking establishments to be exempt from the new antismoking regulations
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as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship
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Recent Examples of petitions
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The proposal follows the announcement of a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In fiscal 2024, 71% of the H-1B petitions approved by the USCIS went to Indian nationals, according to the agency's latest annual report.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement By 1836, abolitionists' petitions were arriving at the Capitol by the wagonload.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Reuters reports that Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google—all heavy users of the H-1B program—issued urgent advisories clarifying the $100,000 fee applies only to new visa petitions, not existing holders or renewals.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Second Circuit decidedly disfavors rehearings en banc, the court identifies several exceptional circumstances where petitions are granted.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Boston Election Department will hold two recounts for the mayoral and District 7 City Council races on Saturday, based on petitions from two candidates who were eliminated in last week’s preliminary election.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Altogether, prosecutors alleged that defendants filed petitions seeking more than 71,000 H-2A visas, leading to thousands of applicants getting approved when there was no legitimate job for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
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That tally excludes renewals, job changes, petitions involving multiple employers and other circumstances.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The proposal follows the announcement of a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In fiscal 2024, 71% of the H-1B petitions approved by the USCIS went to Indian nationals, according to the agency's latest annual report.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement By 1836, abolitionists' petitions were arriving at the Capitol by the wagonload.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Reuters reports that Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google—all heavy users of the H-1B program—issued urgent advisories clarifying the $100,000 fee applies only to new visa petitions, not existing holders or renewals.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Second Circuit decidedly disfavors rehearings en banc, the court identifies several exceptional circumstances where petitions are granted.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Boston Election Department will hold two recounts for the mayoral and District 7 City Council races on Saturday, based on petitions from two candidates who were eliminated in last week’s preliminary election.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Altogether, prosecutors alleged that defendants filed petitions seeking more than 71,000 H-2A visas, leading to thousands of applicants getting approved when there was no legitimate job for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitions
Noun
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Death penalty appeals would also be required to be adjudicated within two years of filing rather than allowing them to fester in the judicial system.—
Greg Norman , Charles Creitz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This design appeals to learners who want to prepare for practical everyday interactions rather than pass quizzes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Michaels heard customers’ pleas and delivered.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite his pleas, the ULC left the matter unresolved.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tom wakes alone, prays, struggles through a tedious day, and drinks too much vodka out of a Phillies plastic cup.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … 'THEIR WHOLE WORLD' – Demi Tebow, Tim Tebow's wife, prays for Charlie Kirk's wife and children.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire community.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Thoughts and prayers are more than welcome.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Petitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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