PETITIONING (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitioning (for)

verb

present participle of petition (for)

as in pressing (for)

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The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.

— Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2026
Measuring waist circumference has the advantage of not requiring specialized equipment, so patients can keep track at home.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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