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
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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
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
Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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
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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Some – asking politely, saying please and thank you each time – work better than others, such as nagging or pleading.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Stuffed with a bacon-cream cheese filling, these poppers are begging to make an appearance this Fourth of July.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Setting the factory ablaze and escaping, Naim pauses for a minute when the Ryan-like monster appears at a window, begging to be released and claiming to be the human-being.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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After Haiti’s lost to Scotland, Haitians launched several petitions demanding that FIFA sanction the referee.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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On April 29, the Justice Department’s National Security Division notified the FCC that the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector had begun its review of the Paramount petition seeking a waiver of foreign-ownership rules.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Stated differently, Sorsby petitioning the NFL doesn’t mean the NFL will grant the petition.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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India’s solar industry is seeking higher power prices by petitioning the electricity regulator to lift or adjust price caps in the competitive spot power market.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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These are the people who will likely be most amenable to negotiations or personal entreaties.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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