as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Recent Examples of plead
Trump’s crypto embrace Zhao was forced to step down from his role at Binance in 2023 after pleading guilty to enabling money laundering through the cryptocurrency exchange.
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Elaine Yu,dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials also pleaded with those with no business in western Jamaica to stay away.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Four other defendants were also charged in his case, including three who pleaded guilty and served short prison terms.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Appearing in court on Monday, Barton pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of sending a grossly offensive communication with the intention of causing distress or anxiety.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Elaine Yu,dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials also pleaded with those with no business in western Jamaica to stay away.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Four other defendants were also charged in his case, including three who pleaded guilty and served short prison terms.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Appearing in court on Monday, Barton pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of sending a grossly offensive communication with the intention of causing distress or anxiety.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plead
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When its army entered Gaza in late 1956, the Israeli government argued that national security interests required it to control the Strip.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The issue of filing deadlines wasn't argued before the Supreme Court, nor the circuit court, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a lawsuit filed in the Business Court of Texas, the Mavericks contend they should be recognized as the sole owner of Center Operating Company because of an alleged breach by the Stars.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That will be followed by Study 02 next year featuring different hardware using stainless steel with 18-karat gold plating sourced from China, where Canadas contended hardware technology surpasses European alternatives.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bride tried to reason, insisting her niece was perfect for the role.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Herodotus reasoned that had Helen in fact been within the walls of Troy instead of in Egypt, the Trojans would surely have surrendered her to the Greeks rather than allow their city to be destroyed.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Halbach's family members told PEOPLE that they are convinced of Avery's guilt, however.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to convince King not to leave the show since nothing is for certain.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Still, local lore, including online discussion threads, insists that the wise guy looms above the pews.—
Susan Mulcahy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Every government, donor, and institution has a role to play by funding the response, supporting recovery, and insisting that aid and education flow freely.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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But though Pope had the final (non-)hand in the goal, it was made possible by a complacent Newcastle performance in which their midfield failed to assert control in a match which had been handed to them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Plead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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