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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Family appeals for help Savannah Guthrie traveled to Arizona after learning of her mother’s disappearance.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Powerhouse clashes or old vs new, every cycle there are new matchups that emerge with their own set of appeals to casual fans, players and coaches alike.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The company is also seeking to delay any remedies while appeals play out, a process that could stretch on for months or longer.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Multiple people who attended the meeting criticized the council for allowing for an appeals process that could lead to a data center being built.
—Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Automated e-filing and telephone calls still went through; however, all in-person appointments were canceled, walk-in taxpayer assistance centers were closed, audits, applications, paper processing and appeals were halted or slowed and refunds were delayed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The students there find themselves in limbo, as they are allowed unlimited appeals, but would have to plead their case to the same board that has already denied them multiple times.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Family appeals for help Savannah Guthrie traveled to Arizona after learning of her mother’s disappearance.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Powerhouse clashes or old vs new, every cycle there are new matchups that emerge with their own set of appeals to casual fans, players and coaches alike.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The company is also seeking to delay any remedies while appeals play out, a process that could stretch on for months or longer.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Multiple people who attended the meeting criticized the council for allowing for an appeals process that could lead to a data center being built.
—Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Automated e-filing and telephone calls still went through; however, all in-person appointments were canceled, walk-in taxpayer assistance centers were closed, audits, applications, paper processing and appeals were halted or slowed and refunds were delayed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The students there find themselves in limbo, as they are allowed unlimited appeals, but would have to plead their case to the same board that has already denied them multiple times.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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While an injury study may be inconclusive, what is conclusive is that despite some pleas to not add games, the schedule will grow.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though two players made impassioned pleas for other hard-to-catch skill-position players.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the funeral procession got underway and the crowds swelled, a small group of supporters took Seif al-Islam’s coffin away and later performed the funeral prayers and buried him.—
Yousef Murad,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That night, Savannah posted on social media asking for prayers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The students' lawsuit cites body camera footage of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper questioning why students were being arrested at the April 24 protest.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Judge cites State Department advisory Not long ago, every seat would have been filled at an English language class for Haitian immigrants in the Rockland County town of Spring Valley, but these days only a handful attend the sessions at the Konbit Neg Lakay Center.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The widening wealth gap has become top of mind across all income levels—from the Occupy Wall Street movement, to petitions led by the ultra-rich demanding higher taxes on the wealthy.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brown’s nominating petitions are facing an objection, according to the DuPage County clerk’s office.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No wonder then, when substitute Mia Enderby met Jenna Clark’s cross perfectly in the 92nd minute, putting Liverpool 1-0 up, the cries of celebration spilled out before the ball had officially crossed the goal line.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the time comes, listen to the whistles, the car horns, the cries in the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Whether Warsh’s appointment will move Fed policy in the direction Trump desires is doubtful.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There will also be less-visible work done to reformat VIP areas as FIFA desires.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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