as in petitioning
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
she begged her husband to give up extreme skiing
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as in pleading
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Recent Examples of begging
Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
That’s why Pakistan has passed the begging bowl to the International Monetary Fund 24 times, and counting.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In a throwback to the warts-and-all silliness of the family’s legendary MTV reality show, The Osbournes, Coming Home appears to lean into the domestic comedy of the Osbourne clan, opening with a jittery Ozzy begging Sharon to stop driving in a herky-jerky manner.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Our Hispanic residents, our African American residents, our Asian American residents, our white residents are all begging for relief from ICE siege of our neighborhood and our community.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Hours earlier, his team was begging us & the Adams campaign to join their publicity stunt lawsuit against @ABC7.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Now there’s a story begging for its own miniseries, and a reminder that the stakes are pretty high.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
The Chargers fell for a 52-yard touchdown to Sutton, and spent the third quarter with their chin out begging to get knocked out, and the Broncos kept their gloves at their waist.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And a reminder that without the ability to strike, collective bargaining is just collective begging.
—Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
That’s why Pakistan has passed the begging bowl to the International Monetary Fund 24 times, and counting.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
But quite incredibly, the third and final chance went begging as Ozer saved superbly.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In a throwback to the warts-and-all silliness of the family’s legendary MTV reality show, The Osbournes, Coming Home appears to lean into the domestic comedy of the Osbourne clan, opening with a jittery Ozzy begging Sharon to stop driving in a herky-jerky manner.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Our Hispanic residents, our African American residents, our Asian American residents, our white residents are all begging for relief from ICE siege of our neighborhood and our community.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Hours earlier, his team was begging us & the Adams campaign to join their publicity stunt lawsuit against @ABC7.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Now there’s a story begging for its own miniseries, and a reminder that the stakes are pretty high.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
The Chargers fell for a 52-yard touchdown to Sutton, and spent the third quarter with their chin out begging to get knocked out, and the Broncos kept their gloves at their waist.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging
Verb
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So local residents raised the funds instead, with the Prescott Kiwanis Club petitioning citizens to buy $1 shares of the hotel, ultimately raising a total of $150,000.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The investor reaction isn’t surprising given the constant thrum of anti-vaccine misinformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Kennedy’s own role through the Children’s Defense Fund back in May 2021 in petitioning the federal government to revoke authorization of COVID-19 vaccines.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Netanyahu insistent on continuing war despite rising pressure DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 people across Gaza, health officials said Saturday, as international pressure grows for a ceasefire but Israel's leader remains defiant about continuing the war.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Courts generally view these reports with skepticism but will allow allegations relying on the reports to move past the pleading stage under certain circumstances.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The following facts are derived from the pleadings.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Confident in his abilities and comfortable with awkward silence, Counsell is constantly asking questions and gathering information.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many of the major talent agencies across New York and Los Angeles, including the likes of CAA, WME and UTA, were hit with a letter Tuesday asking agents and their clients to boycott the Surrey Hotel in New York City, at least for now.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously denied the NFL's petition to rehear a recent decision regarding Jon Gruden.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The request is just the first step in a department review process and the rate hike that is ultimately approved could be lower.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So while the shutdown is set to disrupt a wide range of federal programs, the SSA will continue holding appointments for benefit applications, considering appeals requests, and issuing original and replacement Social Security cards, among other services.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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