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

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

Noun

Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
At the time of arraignment, the two entered not guilty pleas.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 31 July 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

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

In at least some cases, federal authorities reported loss of monitoring and control functionality at critical infrastructure cites, leading to pressure loss and flooding.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Stevenson cites Hall and Chateau Montelena as good examples of tasting rooms that now accept walk-ins.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 28 July 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

Martin was then immediately handcuffed and arrested as the little girl’s cries were heard from inside the car.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
The cries of seagulls, water lapping against the boat, the rumble of engines and the arrival of speedboats ferrying cast and crew give the sense of sharing the actors’ long waits on the open water.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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