as in to beg
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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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 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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as in pleading
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Recent Examples of imploring
Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Thier implored the board to vote against the change.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Both had implored Paramount not to settle with Trump.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 July 2025
The mayor implored residents to avoid unnecessary travel overnight both to prevent crashes and to allow crews to clear the roads safely and effectively.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Travis County Judge Andy Brown implored the community to get vaccinated.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Users across social media — including, notably, kpop stans, who command a large and organized following online — implored their followers to get involved, reserving tickets to the rally with the intent of leaving the stadium open and the president high and dry.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Chisholm popped up and began to argue with the umpire that Sanchez had blocked the plate, as his teammates implored him from the dugout to touch home plate.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Last month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns about HART and wrote a letter imploring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to take the urgent steps necessary to mitigate privacy risks.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Adjective
But the problem persisted enough that, three years later, the head of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives implored the administration’s then-commissioner, Martin O’Malley, to institute further guardrails.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Thier implored the board to vote against the change.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Both had implored Paramount not to settle with Trump.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 July 2025
The mayor implored residents to avoid unnecessary travel overnight both to prevent crashes and to allow crews to clear the roads safely and effectively.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Travis County Judge Andy Brown implored the community to get vaccinated.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Users across social media — including, notably, kpop stans, who command a large and organized following online — implored their followers to get involved, reserving tickets to the rally with the intent of leaving the stadium open and the president high and dry.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Chisholm popped up and began to argue with the umpire that Sanchez had blocked the plate, as his teammates implored him from the dugout to touch home plate.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Last month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns about HART and wrote a letter imploring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to take the urgent steps necessary to mitigate privacy risks.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploring
Adjective
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After prayerful reflection and discussion, our team, alongside our Board of Directors, has made the decision to move in a different direction from the band for this year’s festival.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
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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
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
Noun
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Over 17,000 people also signed a petition set up to campaign for her removal from Love Island season 7.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Now more than 200 people have signed a petition seeking reinstatement of the class, Matson Tanner said, adding that the community did this entirely on its own.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The president's prediction that Vladimir Putin would heed his entreaties to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours is stretching into Month Five.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Russian isn’t heeding the president’s entreaties to stop the killing in Ukraine, and Mr. Trump is nonplussed.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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At the time of the appeal's filing in December 2024, JD Vance was already serving as vice president-elect.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Second District Judge John Judge later denied requests to drop the order.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that Capitol Hill would act once lawmakers received a formal request from the Trump administration.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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“Imploring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploring. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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