as in insistent
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as in pleading
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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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Recent Examples of begging
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The world’s biggest deadbeat has passed the begging bowl again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
And a reminder that without the ability to strike, collective bargaining is just collective begging.
—Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Yep, the 115 is the go-to when the faucet’s turned on and the trees are begging for tracks.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
This is like a warm strawberry shortcake begging for some vanilla ice cream to top it off.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
This snappy set is begging to be paired with your fave sunglasses to create a mysteriously cool look this fall.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Nessarose, who uses a wheelchair, is seen levitating after begging Elphaba to wield her magical powers to give her the ability to walk.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
During any campaign season, voters and nonvoters alike are inundated with ads and text messages and emails begging for money for a political cause or candidate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The restaurant is homey, set in a converted Craftsman, and just begging for a lingering dinner date.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
That deal is begging to be traded.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
After a little begging and pleading, the parent could not say no, and the PetSmart trip turned into the family welcoming home a cat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The world’s biggest deadbeat has passed the begging bowl again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
And a reminder that without the ability to strike, collective bargaining is just collective begging.
—Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Yep, the 115 is the go-to when the faucet’s turned on and the trees are begging for tracks.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
This is like a warm strawberry shortcake begging for some vanilla ice cream to top it off.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
This snappy set is begging to be paired with your fave sunglasses to create a mysteriously cool look this fall.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Nessarose, who uses a wheelchair, is seen levitating after begging Elphaba to wield her magical powers to give her the ability to walk.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
During any campaign season, voters and nonvoters alike are inundated with ads and text messages and emails begging for money for a political cause or candidate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The restaurant is homey, set in a converted Craftsman, and just begging for a lingering dinner date.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
That deal is begging to be traded.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging
Adjective
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Due to her insistent efforts, Yennefer’s army is growing, giving The Witcher the chance to namecheck several old friends from the show’s run, including Marti Södergren and the priestess Nenneke.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though Love is insistent that Hole will not reunite, she’s linked up with Auf der Maur over the years (sadly, their appearance at a Planned Parenthood benefit was cancelled due to the pandemic).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite my pleading, the insurance company wouldn’t budge.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, then-general manager Scott Howson and director of amateur scouting Paul Castron listened to Riley’s pleadings.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The discovery showcases the diversity of life that exists in a place experiencing rapid climate change — which is why scientists are petitioning for the Weddell Sea’s fragile ecosystem to be protected by law.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bijou Phillips, the estranged wife of Danny Masterson, is reportedly petitioning a California court to change her 11-year-old daughter's name.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Besides the fragility of household budgets, these persistent financial pressures reveal the critical role that financial knowledge plays in helping individuals adapt, plan, and protect themselves against volatility.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in central Philippines after a typhoon caused destruction and widespread flooding, which local officials suggest could have been prevented if not for persistent graft in flood-control projects.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The school can submit a petition for renewal with SCOE within 30 days.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hearing was reset for Wednesday, but Owens did not appear in person or remotely, so Gold dismissed her petition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nestled on a picturesque blufftop parcel directly overlooking Paradise Cove beach, and offering around 90 feet of ocean frontage, the almost half-acre spread is asking a speck under $60 million, after first hitting the market for $75 million in early 2023.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company is also focused on expanding team features, letting small businesses of 20-50 people share customer context so everyone knows a client’s history and preferences without asking twice.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stueber’s widow, Catherine, and lawyers on both sides did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first lady did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Graph Massara,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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