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
He was found not guilty in one case and pleaded guilty in another; this past December, he was sentenced to twenty-three months in prison and five years of probation, although he was released from federal prison earlier this year.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The Duchess of York pleaded with her brother-in-law to not be pushed out of the Royal Lodge.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
The government may be shut down, but space exploration advocates are still pleading NASA's case on Capitol Hill.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Sanchez has pleaded not guilty.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The Duchess of York pleaded with her brother-in-law to not be pushed out of the Royal Lodge.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
The government may be shut down, but space exploration advocates are still pleading NASA's case on Capitol Hill.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Sanchez has pleaded not guilty.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plead
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That’s not sustainable, argues Ruchir Sharma, chair of Rockefeller International.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit argues the messages violate the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from compelling speech.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through that lens, seeing Sarr become a solid every-night starter on a contending team should be considered a win for Washington.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But there are better offenses waiting on the schedule, and the defense must be able to consistently get off the field if TCU wants to contend for a conference title.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Earlier tests measured relatively abstract capabilities on reasoning puzzles and exam-style questions.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Circuit Judges Amul Thapar, Chad Readler and Whitney Hermandorfer reasoned that the NCAA’s appeal of an injunction is no longer necessary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Commuters’ complaints have often convinced government officials to act.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, cattle industry experts are not convinced that the downturn in futures prices will last.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wimbledon insists on white clothing and strawberries with cream (distinguished rituals that trace back generations).—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rather than chasing Netflix or Disney+, Bilke insists on doubling down on the values of public broadcasting.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Now’s the time to assert yourself and revel in your victories.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gray asserted his authority with blunt force.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Plead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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