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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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
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
Everyone in your family will be begging for seconds.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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
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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The franchise can’t provide a cohesive argument to defend its insistent pursuit of a middling standing.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 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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Larionov urged others to join by petitioning the court via email, and the number of plaintiffs swelled to 105.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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About six months ago, my friend Gerry Goldberg and I co-founded the Andie’s Light campaign, petitioning the city councils of Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village for a traffic light at Belleview Avenue and Franklin Street.—
Jerry Presley,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Between today's high (and rising) borrowing costs, elevated unemployment and persistent financial pressure, a hefty number of borrowers are falling behind on their bills, and their credit card debt, in particular.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Democrats Monday to join a discharge petition that would fund all DHS agencies except for ICE.—
Sabina Ghebremedhin,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government’s ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 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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Restaurant officials did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Audit requests do not require a vote of the full legislative chambers to proceed, so Tuesday’s committee vote authorized the state auditor to proceed with the inquiry.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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