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
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
After making its first appearance at the 2024 Live Más Live event, the dessert quickly built a cult-like reputation online, with fans sharing mockups, memes and petitions begging for a real release.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Critics, including neighbors who circulated petitions to get the referendum on the ballot, said the development was too dense and would add more traffic to an already busy road.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Once LCAs are certified, typically within seven to 10 days, employers can move forward with filing H-1B petitions with USCIS, a critical step for companies relying on highly skilled workers in sectors such as technology, health care and research.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Harrison's petitions were too late for 2024 and too early for 2026, Womack said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Among the petitions the Supreme Court has yet to respond to, there are several key gun cases which the high court could take up in this term.
—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
Noun
Some asylum petitions have been denied, while others are still in process.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
After making its first appearance at the 2024 Live Más Live event, the dessert quickly built a cult-like reputation online, with fans sharing mockups, memes and petitions begging for a real release.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Critics, including neighbors who circulated petitions to get the referendum on the ballot, said the development was too dense and would add more traffic to an already busy road.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Once LCAs are certified, typically within seven to 10 days, employers can move forward with filing H-1B petitions with USCIS, a critical step for companies relying on highly skilled workers in sectors such as technology, health care and research.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Harrison's petitions were too late for 2024 and too early for 2026, Womack said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Among the petitions the Supreme Court has yet to respond to, there are several key gun cases which the high court could take up in this term.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitions
Noun
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since then, adoption appeals have poured in from across India and overseas.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Victor quickly apologizes for his past cruelty and begs the Creature for his forgiveness in the film’s final few moments.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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That begs the question of whether the Rockets need to upgrade at point guard, given their championship expectations.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her seemingly naive caregiver prays for guidance in her duties, with Clark evoking Sissy Spacek's Carrie White in her apparent unworldliness.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Think about your circle and their strengths — who cooks, who organizes, who prays, who can help with new hair, wig or makeup?—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Petitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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