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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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of appeal

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Recent Examples of appeals

Noun

Then add time for zoning reviews, appeals, and public hearings instead of using one best-case date. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 22 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 The Kmatz-Shaffer combo appeals to me the most, however, as someone who prefers his bullpen stocked with weirdos and freaky arm angles. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 21 July 2026 If your application is declined, there are four levels of appeals. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 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 The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Amid her mom’s disappearance, Savannah has issued several appeals to the public and the potential kidnappers. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 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

Verb

Apple also books occasional concerts and talks with notable guests, though those spots tend to fill fast, so signing up early helps.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
See which books our editors can’t put down with our People Who Read newsletter — plus get PEOPLE News.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of books

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Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 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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