as in prayerful
asking humbly
the imploring boy tearfully asked the veterinarian to do what he could to save the life of his dog
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as in pleading
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as in begging
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
the victims of the hurricane implored the governor to put the full resources of the state into the relief effort
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploring
Adjective
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The conclave is initiated following the death or resignation of a pope and is designed to ensure a prayerful and deliberate decision.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Through The Associated Press, which first reported on the order in August, and National Public Radio, ABC News and others, the story of prayerful nuns vexing giant companies has gone worldwide, placing McCracken, as head of the order’s shareholder activism, at the center.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Authorities are investigating videos that reportedly show one of the two New Orleans jail escapees still at large pleading for help from President Trump, reality star Kim Kardashian and rappers Meek Mill and Lil Wayne, among others.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
3 June 2025
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If there has been no notice of claim disallowance in a refund case, the qualified offer period begins on the date on which the answer or other responsive pleading is filed with the court.—
Guinevere Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Friends of the Everglades, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the area, started a petition against the proposal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Those filings are among the key elements in the Bar’s emergency petition filed last week.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Verb
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State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The high-pressure volley of queries, entreaties and pleas for patience plays out each evening of Ramadan as Syrians jostle for marook, a sweet bread eaten here during the Muslim fasting month.—
Kiana Hayeri,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jackson disregarded sound economic reasoning, common sense, and the entreaties of Bank supporters and vetoed the recharter bill.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
Noun
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Dean's and Newman's offices did not immediately return ABC News' request for comment.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the Defense Department's fiscal year 2026 budget request for military construction during a hearing with department officials.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
17 June 2025
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“Imploring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploring. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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