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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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of appeal
as in books

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Recent Examples of appeals
Noun
Trump was flattered into joining Benjamin Netanyahu in attacking Iran, where former presidents had the intelligence to refuse his appeals. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Payments will not be released until the court grants final approval and all appeals have been resolved. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The tool can eliminate the third-party intermediaries that typically handle appeals and allow owners and managers to capture much of the upside themselves. — Tyler Hochman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Located just south of Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach appeals to travelers seeking a less bustling atmosphere while still remaining close to the restaurants, entertainment, and attractions of the Grand Strand. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Zelensky’s direct appeals to Congress for specific weapons pressured the White House to approve these transfers in the first years of the war, as did his criticism of the Biden administration’s delays in delivering more advanced systems. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 If and when the court grants approval and any appeals are resolved, any payments should be issued after that. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 The denial of Horner’s request for a new trial does not end his appeals process. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 That’s because over 90% of athletes get their appeals denied in UIL SEC hearings. — Charles Baggarly august 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
  1. pleas
  2. books
  3. prayers
  4. cites
  5. petitions
  6. summons
  7. cries
  8. criticizes
Noun
  • The government pushed forward with its exit policy despite pleas to hold off from industry associations who said their members need the Haitian workers to help sustain operations.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Trump reportedly watched the violence on television from the White House, refusing pleas from conservative television hosts, aides, and family members to call for an end to the violence.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleas
Verb
  • Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • The Scorecard comes before the job description, before sourcing, and long before anyone books an interview.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of books
Noun
  • Please keep her family, her fellow deputies, and the entire Lexington County community in your prayers.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prayers
Verb
  • The state cites hiking, jiu-jitsu and ski passes as examples of activities that were receiving public funding under these programs.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Vidal’s lawsuit cites statistics showing that police pursuits and crashes rose sharply under the Adams administration.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cites
Noun
  • The Supreme Court ruled immediately after hearing arguments that the registrar had relied on advice from Thomas’s office to issue the petitions.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, 25 people — including Kohberger — have filed petitions for post-conviction relief in Ada County, according to a review of court records by the Statesman.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of petitions
Verb
  • Their identities are revealed by a mechanical fortune teller named The Amazing Karnak (Sydney Harmon), who summons the memories of each teen in order to give one lucky soul a chance to return to life.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Their blooms add a sense of romance to gardens, while their nostalgic fragrance summons the fondest of memories.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of summons
Noun
  • Witness accounts describe chaotic scene In the video, as many as five officers can be seen, and shrieks, screams, and cries are heard.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For all its characteristic restraint and formal diligence, Killing Spree is a book that wants to make noise, to cut through the dead air with cries of grief and rage, undoing our own savage torpor.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cries
Verb
  • That works beautifully against outsiders, and outsiders are most of who criticizes us.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for relying on out-of-state donations.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of criticizes

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