as in pleas
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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Recent Examples of appeals
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
His attempt to win their loyalty against China relies on coercion and force rather than more traditional American appeals to the values of liberty and self-determination.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Superior Bathhouse Brewery Another reason Hot Springs National Park appeals to more than just bathers?
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is now reportedly considering calling a snap election to bolster her legislative majority; her hardline stance on China appeals to right-wing voters, and a stronger domestic standing could embolden her foreign policy stance, analysts said.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Although a federal judge initially sided with the groups in August, ordering the site to close, an appeals panel later overturned that decision.
—Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court in July agreed to hear the separate appeals from the states and is expected to issue final, binding rulings on the merits by late June.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Payments will be distributed after the settlements are approved and any appeals are resolved.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Both sides also had filed appeals, with DMACC challenging the judge's injunction and Drake arguing that Rose wrongly excluded from her injunction a block D with a bear paw logo, previously used by DMACC in connection with its Bears athletics teams.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, classic games do have a certain aesthetic that appeals to the nostalgic gamer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
His attempt to win their loyalty against China relies on coercion and force rather than more traditional American appeals to the values of liberty and self-determination.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Superior Bathhouse Brewery Another reason Hot Springs National Park appeals to more than just bathers?
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is now reportedly considering calling a snap election to bolster her legislative majority; her hardline stance on China appeals to right-wing voters, and a stronger domestic standing could embolden her foreign policy stance, analysts said.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Although a federal judge initially sided with the groups in August, ordering the site to close, an appeals panel later overturned that decision.
—Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court in July agreed to hear the separate appeals from the states and is expected to issue final, binding rulings on the merits by late June.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Payments will be distributed after the settlements are approved and any appeals are resolved.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Both sides also had filed appeals, with DMACC challenging the judge's injunction and Drake arguing that Rose wrongly excluded from her injunction a block D with a bear paw logo, previously used by DMACC in connection with its Bears athletics teams.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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Donald filed for an appeal in February 1997, and a court heard his pleas in 2015 before overturning his convictions.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both Maduro and his wife entered not guilty pleas earlier this week.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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People also flooded her comments and DMs with prayers, encouragement and stories of their own.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mescal cites the moment as the first real fracture in Will and Agnes' relationship.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Specifically, the platform cites the momentum of independent streetwear brands including GV Gallery, Paly Hollywood, Vale, and HMDD.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In fact, Idaho and West Virginia both fielded petitions to have the Court review lower court's rulings in July of 2024, but the Supreme Court didn't grant those petitions until after its June 2025 decision in US versus Skrmetti.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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But now in Georgia and across much of the country, protest signs against potential projects dot lawns, petitions amass thousands of signatures and voters cite data centers as a top-of-mind topic.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Demonstrations have included cries in support of the shah, something that could bring a death sentence in the past but now underlines the anger fueling the protests that began over Iran’s ailing economy.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Demonstrations have included cries in support of the shah, something that could bring a death sentence in the past but now underlines the anger fueling the protests that began over Iran’s ailing economy.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Consequently, if a developer desires to exploit a property, not for affordable housing, but rather for maximum economic return, the restrictions associated with historic preservation pose a significant impediment.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The characters are all operating from real needs and desires.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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