appeals (to)

present tense third-person singular of appeal (to)

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begs
Verb
  • This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Appeals (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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