APPEALS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

appeals 1 of 2

noun

plural of appeal

as in pleas

an earnest request made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood

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appeals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of appeal

as in books

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Recent Examples of appeals

Noun

Keep photos, serial numbers, maintenance receipts and technician notes because these only strengthen claims and appeals. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Habeas petitions are often filed as a last resort and to protect against unlawful confinement after appeals are exhausted, as happened after Maxwell’s conviction and sentencing. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The habeas corpus action represented a last-ditch legal effort by Maxwell to secure her release after her appeals fell flat. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Louisville workers may also seek guidance from Justice Injury Law, which handles workers’ compensation claims, hearings, and appeals across Kentucky. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026 Kaegi has criticized attorneys who specialize in commercial property tax appeals. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Japanese law stipulates that executions must be carried out within six months of a final verdict after appeals are exhausted. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The board will continue to hear employee appeals, but its decisions in favor of an employee will become recommendations subject to either the president or the secretary of state’s final review, according to the opinion. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 Sandy Hook families have yet to collect any money from Jones, who has waged lengthy appeals in state and bankruptcy courts as his company faces liquidation. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals

Noun

For good measure, Pabst’s social media updates took a tongue-in-cheek approach that may have actually convinced people the posts were more playful than actual pleas for help.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The Valkyries’ coaching staff’s pleas to the officiating crew for a flagrant foul call were not successful.

— Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleas

Verb

Scorpios suits melodic sets that gather slowly through sunset, while SantAnna books larger house names for pool-scale productions.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Checks provider and location availability against real scheduling rules and books the visit, live, inside the EHR.

— Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of books

Noun

Guests were encouraged to offer prayers by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar, and sweetgrass on the fire.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
By early October, fears intensified after Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, took to Facebook and asked fans for their prayers.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of prayers

Verb

Koloski-Ostrow cites one ancient account of an intrepid octopus, which climbed out of a toilet to devour fish stored in the household pantry.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cites

Verb

When the lawman asks for compensation for the fallen man’s widow, Cypher’s Frank Tanner summons a force to battle him.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of summons

Verb

Beatty’s filing also criticizes the tarps that have covered the venue’s front portico for more than two months.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Lebanese leader criticizes Israel Saturday’s strikes are the deadliest since the truce went into effect two months ago.

— Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026