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
The rapper ultimately pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and was sentenced to six years in prison in 2023.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Edwards pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 50 felony counts.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
That amount of money goes a long way in Washington, and these firms have managed to retain former lawmakers, major political fundraisers, and one-time senior government staffers to plead their respective causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Absurdly, there was at least one user in every comment trail calling out the fraud and pleading with people not to fall for it, but nobody paid them any attention whatsoever.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Edwards pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 50 felony counts.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
That amount of money goes a long way in Washington, and these firms have managed to retain former lawmakers, major political fundraisers, and one-time senior government staffers to plead their respective causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Absurdly, there was at least one user in every comment trail calling out the fraud and pleading with people not to fall for it, but nobody paid them any attention whatsoever.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plead
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The company and store owners sued, arguing players could use an optional preview feature, removing the element of chance.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox got back to the playoffs in 2025 but still need to add more firepower in the lineup to truly contend.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Critics contend that the real aim is regime change.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The other offering is Project Eluna, an agentic AI system—designed to act with a degree of autonomy, reasoning through complex operational situations and recommending actions to operators.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company argues that building reliable AI agents—systems that can reason, act, and use tools on behalf of users—is still far too difficult.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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If that's not enough to convince you, consider that the carry-on has more than 19,700 five-star ratings on Amazon.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, his wife insisted that his refusal felt like a breach of trust.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 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.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are also forms of touch that are used to convey dominance or assert power, or to condescend or signal a superior role.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Plead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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