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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Both sides also had filed appeals, with DMACC challenging the judge's injunction and Drake arguing that Rose wrongly excluded from her injunction a block D with a bear paw logo, previously used by DMACC in connection with its Bears athletics teams.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
If that rewards structure appeals to you, right now is a great time to apply; the Freedom Unlimited’s easy-to-earn welcome bonus is worth 50% more for a limited time.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This tech-forward evolution appeals not only to longtime enthusiasts but also to curious newcomers who crave a more tailored, manageable cannabis experience.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Steele is defending her seat on the three-member Board of Review, which hears property tax appeals.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Candidates from both parties use breathless prose, artificial deadlines and sometimes a dose of humility to add a sense of urgency to their appeals.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
According to Wilhoite’s statement, those appeals hearings began in June.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Payments will be distributed after the settlements are approved and any appeals are resolved.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Both sides also had filed appeals, with DMACC challenging the judge's injunction and Drake arguing that Rose wrongly excluded from her injunction a block D with a bear paw logo, previously used by DMACC in connection with its Bears athletics teams.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
If that rewards structure appeals to you, right now is a great time to apply; the Freedom Unlimited’s easy-to-earn welcome bonus is worth 50% more for a limited time.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This tech-forward evolution appeals not only to longtime enthusiasts but also to curious newcomers who crave a more tailored, manageable cannabis experience.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Steele is defending her seat on the three-member Board of Review, which hears property tax appeals.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Candidates from both parties use breathless prose, artificial deadlines and sometimes a dose of humility to add a sense of urgency to their appeals.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
According to Wilhoite’s statement, those appeals hearings began in June.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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Donald filed for an appeal in February 1997, and a court heard his pleas in 2015 before overturning his convictions.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both Maduro and his wife entered not guilty pleas earlier this week.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jackson also shared a screenshot of an article by Parade, which cites a report by Deadline that Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television and Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones are working together on the upcoming project.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tanguay cites the connections made around the bar as one of his favorite things about being on site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some asylum petitions have been denied, while others are still in process.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After making its first appearance at the 2024 Live Más Live event, the dessert quickly built a cult-like reputation online, with fans sharing mockups, memes and petitions begging for a real release.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s going to be a lot of oohs and aahs and cries and laughs and love.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Women from the village, who were down washing clothes in the river, heard the cries and rallied the community to help, Dumasá said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With new questions, new desires and be able to create a stage to explore my ideas and their ideas.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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August delivers a powerful reset with a solar eclipse in your sign, offering a fresh start in love that feels genuine and authentic to your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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