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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verb

present tense third-person singular of appeal

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Recent Examples of appeals

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French government appeals for people to avoid the region are causing consternation. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Kent seems like the kind of low-ceiling, higher-floor left-hander that moves in a deal for a pitcher like Ray or Tyler Mahle, if that sort of deal appeals to them. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 July 2026 If there are no appeals, attorneys' fees and the lead plaintiffs will be paid first. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026 In May 2026, Lively, Baldoni and the other parties reached a settlement, agreeing to dismiss their remaining claims with prejudice and waive any appeals. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 American Dream’s points-pass model — pay per ride instead of a full-day ticket — is the kind of unbundling that appeals to casual visitors and mixed-interest families. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 If big-city energy appeals, with days spent wandering between markets and museums before settling into a top table for dinner, then the Western Cape—home to Cape Town—might be the best choice. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026 Most recently, a flurry of appeals from several governments — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar — dissuaded Trump from following through on a plan to collect fees from ships transiting the strait. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals

Noun

Yet, despite Smith being the ratings magnet on the network, his pleas to protect his colleague were ignored.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
According to data from June, prosecutors have secured guilty pleas in 40 of those cases — but lost nearly every case that has gone to trial.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of pleas

Noun

During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the families, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of prayers

Verb

Waymo often cites a November 2024 study by its own researchers that found an 80% reduction in crash rates for Waymo vehicles.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Other examples Belsky cites include students using AI to redesign online games for blind players or improve the distribution of unused cafeteria food to food banks.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of cites

Noun

Currently, initiative petitions pass with a statewide majority.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
While the prospect seems unlikely given recent developments, the opportunity for athletes to petition still exists, as the official confirmed there is no deadline for the committee’s review of petitions.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of petitions

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Some 30 seconds into flight, lightning struck the rocket, leading to awestruck cries from crowds gathered nearby to watch the launch.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Down the hall, just a few seconds later, a different woman gave birth to a little girl named Yasmina, whose cries could hardly be heard over the sound of the explosions around her.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of cries

Verb

While standing at the case, visitors can hear the audio of the speech where Douglass criticizes Americans celebrating freedom while millions remain enslaved.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

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