PETITIONS (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitions (for)

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present tense third-person singular of petition (for)

as in presses (for)

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Controlling those ions requires specialized chips, electronics, lasers, and optical components.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old has all the natural materials an Emery striker requires.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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