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
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In San Diego County, for example, 297 of the 516 petitions received to date (counting those made in 2026) have been dismissed, with 33% of those set aside because the request targeted someone who was not eligible under the Care Act.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Board members will also hold hearings on several charter school renewal petitions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Raices has gotten some clients released through habeas corpus petitions; Liam Ramos was freed through the same maneuver within days of the Dilley photo going viral.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
In Minnesota, there have been more than 1,000 habeas corpus petitions challenging the legality of arrests and calling for the release of immigrants detained since Operation Metro Surge began in December.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Now, attorneys are filing habeas petitions to federal courts because immigration courts are no longer granting clients bond hearings.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Conclusion The petitions in Massachusetts and the political maneuvering in Oklahoma might seem like isolated incidents.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
California’s secretary of state launched an investigation after video surfaced that appeared to show people paid $5 to sign initiative petitions under other people’s names.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In San Diego County, for example, 297 of the 516 petitions received to date (counting those made in 2026) have been dismissed, with 33% of those set aside because the request targeted someone who was not eligible under the Care Act.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Board members will also hold hearings on several charter school renewal petitions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Raices has gotten some clients released through habeas corpus petitions; Liam Ramos was freed through the same maneuver within days of the Dilley photo going viral.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
In Minnesota, there have been more than 1,000 habeas corpus petitions challenging the legality of arrests and calling for the release of immigrants detained since Operation Metro Surge began in December.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Now, attorneys are filing habeas petitions to federal courts because immigration courts are no longer granting clients bond hearings.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Conclusion The petitions in Massachusetts and the political maneuvering in Oklahoma might seem like isolated incidents.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitions
Noun
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While both candidates held progressive policy positions on issues like healthcare, the difference between them centered on communication style, with Talarico’s softer rhetorical approach resonating with voters through appeals to unity and a vision of hope[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Spring desserts are often filled with rhubarb, lemon, and strawberries, but this cake appeals to the chocolate lovers attending Easter this year.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trunks, roots, and branches dot the sand, creating an ethereal landscape that begs for its photo to be taken.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Don't conflate us, Mansour pleas, even as many users, politicians and commentators mix them up regularly.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cook’s attorney Kedar Ismail waived a formal reading of his client’s indictment and entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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So everyone crosses their fingers, hopes mostly for good health and then prays that an extended late season break doesn’t derail the momentum the Stars have managed to create in the last 10 days.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the 26-year-old gets ready, journals, prays and reads.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of Edwards’ 16-to-20 footers are late-clock prayers that now have a significantly better chance of being answered.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Petitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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