PETITIONING (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitioning (for)

verb

present participle of petition (for)

as in pressing (for)

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requiring

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The Franklins lovingly brought structure and discipline, requiring kids to go to church and summer camps, volunteer, and participate in sports.

— Sharon Chin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Australia and even Mexico have pension systems requiring people to set aside a meaningful percentage of their earnings into an account that compounds for retirement.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

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