as in begged
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 petitioned
In 2023, Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the registry, and his registration requirement was terminated in October 2024.
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City News Service, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Appearing at City Hall, the group of equine advocates petitioned the governing bodies for an all-weather arena and permanent stabling.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last October, Nike petitioned to revoke or modify the subpoena.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Charley had none of these and petitioned the court for an order to be transferred to the girls' team.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
More than 10 years ago, hundreds of Imperial Beach residents petitioned the city to bring a full-service grocery store to their community.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
How the Texas Dream Act lawsuit changed everything Dozens, including Austin Community College, have petitioned for the Dream Act to be restored after the swift ruling.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Five human rights groups have petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice to remove the ban.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department later petitioned a federal appeals court to compel the magistrate judge to issue additional arrest warrants, including one for Lemon, but that request was denied, the outlet reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
City News Service, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Appearing at City Hall, the group of equine advocates petitioned the governing bodies for an all-weather arena and permanent stabling.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last October, Nike petitioned to revoke or modify the subpoena.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Charley had none of these and petitioned the court for an order to be transferred to the girls' team.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
More than 10 years ago, hundreds of Imperial Beach residents petitioned the city to bring a full-service grocery store to their community.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
How the Texas Dream Act lawsuit changed everything Dozens, including Austin Community College, have petitioned for the Dream Act to be restored after the swift ruling.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Five human rights groups have petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice to remove the ban.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department later petitioned a federal appeals court to compel the magistrate judge to issue additional arrest warrants, including one for Lemon, but that request was denied, the outlet reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitioned
begged
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In a packed auditorium Wednesday night at the Idaho State Capitol, dozens of people with voices shaking and tears in their eyes begged lawmakers to hear their stories.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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At Dilley, Maria begged to be reunited with her cat, Milo.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Petitioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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