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
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The challenge of bringing a new piece of writing to life on the stage appeals to both hemispheres of his brain, the analytic and the intuitive sides.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The suspensions were scheduled to begin with Wednesday's game but were put on hold pending appeals from each player.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
These circumstances pose a legal challenge for Pirro because the Supreme Court generally disfavors piecemeal appeals.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The government has made similar appeals several times over the years, including for the opening of the Guggenheim Bilbao in 1997.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The suspensions were scheduled to begin with Wednesday afternoon’s game but were put on hold pending appeals from each player.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The unanimous decision from a three-judge appeals panel upheld Peter’s conviction but found the lower court had incorrectly sentenced her and infringed on her freedom of speech.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the wake of the communications’ release — which also included Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds’ appeals to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for support — insiders told TMZ that Baldoni’s lawyers aimed to call Swift as a hostile witness.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The challenge of bringing a new piece of writing to life on the stage appeals to both hemispheres of his brain, the analytic and the intuitive sides.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The suspensions were scheduled to begin with Wednesday's game but were put on hold pending appeals from each player.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
These circumstances pose a legal challenge for Pirro because the Supreme Court generally disfavors piecemeal appeals.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The government has made similar appeals several times over the years, including for the opening of the Guggenheim Bilbao in 1997.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The suspensions were scheduled to begin with Wednesday afternoon’s game but were put on hold pending appeals from each player.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The unanimous decision from a three-judge appeals panel upheld Peter’s conviction but found the lower court had incorrectly sentenced her and infringed on her freedom of speech.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, despite pleas from Owens’ family, Lorincz was not charged with second-degree murder, a first-degree felony.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Anna takes it as a sign and books a flight.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This brunch usually books up, so call soon.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Planting seasons, river baptisms, torture, prayers, African dialects, poverty, massacres, lynchings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The complaint cites four other fire officials who were placed on leave.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The newest expansion grows the list to include behavioral health co-responders and allows for health care and educational institutions to file the petitions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a result, attorneys have increasingly turned to habeas petitions as a kind of emergency lawsuit to expedite the release of children to their parents and sponsors.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sean said the dogs knocked his mother to the ground and continued attacking her as a passerby, who heard her cries from about a block away, rushed over on a bicycle to help.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amazingly, there didn’t seem to be a single boo or any cries of dissent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But for 35 years Heat fans have stood up and made plenty of noise when Baiamonte summons them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After several moments of hesitation, Rosie finally summons the courage to cross the threshold and walk through the doorway.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bryan straddling the political center reflects the disjointed desires of a nation that polls consistently inconsistent on issues, one that in 2024 yearned for both universal health care and the removal of hardworking longtime residents.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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If this quest advances at the breakneck pace Isaacman desires, then Earth’s celestial sidekick will also become a place of profound scientific revelations.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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