as in plea
an earnest request
a flurry of petitions from eating and drinking establishments to be exempt from the new antismoking regulations
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship
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Recent Examples of petition
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the court has frequently sided with him on emergency petitions, Cook’s case could prove to be an exception.
—Mark Sherman, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) addressed a letter from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) petitioning for a spot in the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games for American skeleton veteran Katie Uhlaender.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
After the adjudication process concludes, a petition’s approval only starts the next clock.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the court has frequently sided with him on emergency petitions, Cook’s case could prove to be an exception.
—Mark Sherman, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
In November, two advocacy groups — the Consumer Federation of America and the American Economic Liberties Project — petitioned the FTC to renew the rulemaking process for the click-to-cancel rule.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) addressed a letter from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) petitioning for a spot in the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games for American skeleton veteran Katie Uhlaender.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petition
Noun
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But her plea never made it to TikTok.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Submitted The post with Tabron's desperate plea for someone brave with a 4-wheel drive vehicle was shared dozens of times.—
Erica Mokay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a new Shouts & Murmurs, Patricia Marx begs Pete Hegseth to invade and liberate her son’s messy apartment.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beyond that, the natural beauty is spectacular and begs visitors to get outside and enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the Swiss Federal Tribunal, Switzerland's highest court, announced the approval of Chiles' appeal.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But hotels are only part of the appeal.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Auschwitz, located in an area of southern Poland which was under German occupation during World War II, Polish President Karol Nawrocki joined survivors for a remembrance ceremony that ended with Jewish and Christian clergy reciting prayers.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The familiar rhythms of Jewish mourning—burial, shivah, prayer, and remembrance—help families begin the healing process with structure, support, and community.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Petition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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