as in appeals
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 begs
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 petitions
Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
That concern reflects the program’s retroactive reach—investigations may examine prior petitions and pay records, not just new filings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
One recurring gun law issue which has several pending petitions involves the Second Amendment rights of 18-20 year olds.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
The California Gaming Association, which represents the card rooms, emailed several petitions to the AG’s office protesting the regulations, according to spokesperson Janet Fernandez.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The judges also questioned if Louisiana would have been the proper venue for this case, arguing that habeas petitions filed in a proper location cannot just move around the country wherever the petitioner is moved.
—Ely Brown, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
But the petitions cleared their first hurdle this week when Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins allowed the campaign to start collecting signatures and crafted ballot language for the proposals.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
After two murder trials during the 1980s and three ensuing petitions for post-conviction relief, Vedam’s conviction was eventually granted another legal review this past August.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The mailers included two petitions, a prepaid return envelope and a campaign card.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Under state law, countywide petitions must be signed by 15% of those who voted for the office of circuit clerk in the most recent general election.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
That concern reflects the program’s retroactive reach—investigations may examine prior petitions and pay records, not just new filings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
One recurring gun law issue which has several pending petitions involves the Second Amendment rights of 18-20 year olds.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
The California Gaming Association, which represents the card rooms, emailed several petitions to the AG’s office protesting the regulations, according to spokesperson Janet Fernandez.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The judges also questioned if Louisiana would have been the proper venue for this case, arguing that habeas petitions filed in a proper location cannot just move around the country wherever the petitioner is moved.
—Ely Brown, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
But the petitions cleared their first hurdle this week when Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins allowed the campaign to start collecting signatures and crafted ballot language for the proposals.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
After two murder trials during the 1980s and three ensuing petitions for post-conviction relief, Vedam’s conviction was eventually granted another legal review this past August.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The mailers included two petitions, a prepaid return envelope and a campaign card.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitions
Noun
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Made in minutes in the skillet with only precooked cornmeal, water and salt, the corn cake’s fate is to be sliced partway, then stuffed with whatever appeals.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond to the appeals arguments in court papers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tea begs him to surrender, warning him that PET plans to imprison both he and Ashley, which will leave Sofia without either parent.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In between bickering with Rodgers and pining for a young would-be protégé named Elizabeth, played by Margaret Qualley, Hart gossips to the bartender—Eddie, portrayed by Bobby Cannavale—and begs him for just one more pour.—
Kyle McGovern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bride didn't help despite her friend's pleas.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jeffries’s presence in Illinois and redistricting pleas from Washington are getting a cool reception from state lawmakers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Gwen prays to Jesus for help, much to the bemusement (and adoration) of Ernesto.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DeVigne says the family's prayers were answered.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hearts and prayers out to them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Petitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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