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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
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
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If Willis is good, the Dolphins will be begging him to take $45 million a year.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The whole family will be begging for this easy-to-make Southern brunch dish for years to come.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Naturally, the internet has already latched onto the new character, creating their own versions and begging Apple to release official merchandise.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This 100% cotton quilt is almost begging you to sleep with the windows open.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Watching Jalen Brunson flopping the other night and watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander begging for calls like a Premier League player was like watching a championship fight.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Violators can be punished with fines up to $500 and three months in jail under one anti-begging law and with fines starting at up to $100 and 10 days in jail under a law against soliciting contributions from people in cars.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
But this time, his begging sounds like more than an empty come-on.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
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
With poor air quality adding to an environment begging for a change, the project will demolish, redirect and streamline traffic connections between Jack London Square, Chinatown and West Alameda over the next three years.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If Willis is good, the Dolphins will be begging him to take $45 million a year.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The whole family will be begging for this easy-to-make Southern brunch dish for years to come.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Naturally, the internet has already latched onto the new character, creating their own versions and begging Apple to release official merchandise.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This 100% cotton quilt is almost begging you to sleep with the windows open.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Watching Jalen Brunson flopping the other night and watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander begging for calls like a Premier League player was like watching a championship fight.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging
Adjective
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Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hahn’s announcement follows months of fan-casting, pleading and enthusiasm as speculation swirled around her potential involvement in the upcoming film.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Following months of fan-casting, social media pleading, and hopeful speculation, the Agatha All Along actress has officially been cast to play Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action remake of Tangled.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to petitioning to be represented by a special assistant attorney general, DiZoglio also sought more time to file in opposition to Campbell’s motion to strike.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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That led to Jaicomo petitioning the Supreme Court to hear the case.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Regular applications of organic neem oil spray can significantly reduce persistent pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some candidates who submitted petitions by the March 4 deadline failed to qualify because some of their signatures were deemed invalid.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Prior to that legislation, if a union receives enough petitions to hold an election, there’s no minimum number of votes required for the election.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Impacts could range from restrictions on pools and water parks, to temporarily shutting down water-intensive economic activities, including potentially some agriculture, and asking people to reduce their consumption, said Lambert in Doha.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Truist is seeking compensatory damages, an injunction against further soliciting and hiring of its employees, and attorney fees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Christopher George Santanelli, 42, is being held in the Broward County Main Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, jail records show.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Fort Worth City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 10 approved a request from Oncor Electric to upgrade and expand a substation in southeast Fort Worth, despite concerns from neighborhood residents.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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