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 imploring
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Private citizens imploring a studio to forgo releasing a film could not be censors, because definitionally only the government is capable of censorship.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Herrera stayed at third base (despite Cardinals coach Ron Warner imploring Herrera to run) and Witt’s play saved a run.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
This was also spurred by Joel Embiid imploring fans not to sell their tickets to hopefully maintain a home-court advantage.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Environmental groups wrote a letter imploring EPA leaders and then-EPD Director Carol Couch to regulate PFAS more aggressively.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Family members of those who were killed are imploring the state not to allow the camp to reopen this summer.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Gobert was chief among the beggars imploring his teammates for a shred of consistency on that end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
But Old Trafford’s direct imploring of him to stay beyond the end of the current season should leave them in no doubt.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Martin could be removed as DNC chairman through a vote of no confidence, which would take two-thirds of the DNC membership base to pass, or by senior Democrats, such as House and Senate leadership, imploring him to step down.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Private citizens imploring a studio to forgo releasing a film could not be censors, because definitionally only the government is capable of censorship.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Herrera stayed at third base (despite Cardinals coach Ron Warner imploring Herrera to run) and Witt’s play saved a run.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
This was also spurred by Joel Embiid imploring fans not to sell their tickets to hopefully maintain a home-court advantage.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Environmental groups wrote a letter imploring EPA leaders and then-EPD Director Carol Couch to regulate PFAS more aggressively.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Family members of those who were killed are imploring the state not to allow the camp to reopen this summer.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Gobert was chief among the beggars imploring his teammates for a shred of consistency on that end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploring
Adjective
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That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She has now been transferred to a hospital in Tehran for treatment, her lawyer Mostafa Nili posted on X on Sunday, after days of pleading by her family and others.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Bahm, who was on a call with 911 pleading for help, was also fatally stabbed after Fahim pushed through the door while Bahm was still on the call.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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This frozen treat is practically begging to be served poolside.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Kansas Coalition for Common Sense, which has supported the petition effort alongside the groups Prairie Progress Civic Action and Leading Kansas, slammed the response.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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LeVota recently made a last-minute pitch to the Missouri State Tax Commission, petitioning state legislators to issue a two-year property tax freeze for all residential parcels in Jackson County.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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But Ancel Glink representatives said Odelson, Murphey, Frazier and McGrath overstepped by petitioning to represent Calumet City in both a labor dispute and a lawsuit where a former employee claims Jones extorted him and wrongfully terminated his employment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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But Epstein’s entreaties to Keita were not limited to business.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the demand of the Commons, Suffolk is exiled for his part in Gloucester’s death despite the queen’s entreaties to the king.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The man who was shot was possibly under the influence, according to the person who reported the soliciting.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Prayer is a basic practice of almost all religions, and what is prayer if not a beseeching of a synchronicity from God?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Imploring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploring. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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