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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond to the appeals arguments in court papers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
After numerous appeals — which have been unsuccessful — Drew began campaigning for a new trial; In April 2024, his request was denied by a judge, per NBC Chicago.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Corpus’ legal team is pursuing appeals in county and federal courts seeking her reinstatement, though no decisions have been issued, and her previous appeals have been rejected.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the outcome, appeals are expected, and employers face months of uncertainty over how the fee will affect hiring and visa applications for the next fiscal year.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will vote on the appeals from both sides.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Its creamy caramel flavor appeals to nearly all tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Made in minutes in the skillet with only precooked cornmeal, water and salt, the corn cake’s fate is to be sliced partway, then stuffed with whatever appeals.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond to the appeals arguments in court papers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
After numerous appeals — which have been unsuccessful — Drew began campaigning for a new trial; In April 2024, his request was denied by a judge, per NBC Chicago.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Corpus’ legal team is pursuing appeals in county and federal courts seeking her reinstatement, though no decisions have been issued, and her previous appeals have been rejected.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the outcome, appeals are expected, and employers face months of uncertainty over how the fee will affect hiring and visa applications for the next fiscal year.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will vote on the appeals from both sides.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Its creamy caramel flavor appeals to nearly all tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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The bride didn't help despite her friend's pleas.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jeffries’s presence in Illinois and redistricting pleas from Washington are getting a cool reception from state lawmakers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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The festival books two films a night in its main venue, Alice Tully Hall.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DeVigne says the family's prayers were answered.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hearts and prayers out to them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the section cites an obituary in the Texas State Historical Association website that does not make any such claims.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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For important questions, make sure to click through to the sources Perplexity cites and conduct further research.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under state law, countywide petitions must be signed by 15% of those who voted for the office of circuit clerk in the most recent general election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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That concern reflects the program’s retroactive reach—investigations may examine prior petitions and pay records, not just new filings.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scared but resilient puppy cries as rescuers work to free her.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were cries of overreach when the Guard was deployed to stem segregationist tension in Arkansas and Alabama in the 1950s and '60s.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes the end almost reframes and summons everything that was going on at the beginning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thrown into crisis, King Gwanghae summons Heo Gyun based on clues left behind and questions him about Hong Gildong’s identity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When collective desires for liberation are overtaking our political landscape while creating rhetoric around our very bodies to do it, beauty feels almost archaic as a desire.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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There’s really nothing a politician desires more than an uncritical propaganda platform.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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