as in prayerful
asking humbly
a pleading husband seeking forgiveness once again from his long-suffering wife
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as in plea
an earnest request
coldhearted tourists pointedly ignoring the pleadings of the city's many street urchins
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as in arguing
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 pleading
Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Roberson currently has a pleading pending for the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
He’s expected to be sentenced to the maximum penalty of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter, rather than second-degree murder, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to his plea agreement.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Despite his pleading for her forgiveness, Marian seemed unwilling to give Larry another chance—that is, until Jack corroborated Larry's story.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Roberson currently has a pleading pending for the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Verb
Both Robinson and Hill are free on bond after pleading not guilty at their arraignments in federal court this week.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
He’s expected to be sentenced to the maximum penalty of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter, rather than second-degree murder, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to his plea agreement.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleading
Adjective
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The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Korie told Fox News Digital the decision to return to television was prayerful and carefully considered.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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This is his first full album since the end of the YSL trial and his formal release from prison, following his guilty plea on October 31, 2024.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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As part of the plea agreement, three other counts Brown was facing have been dismissed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Venture Global and Weixel, of East Daley, are much more bullish, arguing that global demand will keep rising faster than many expect with electrification, AI, and coal-to-gas power switching.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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AllMed upheld the denial, arguing that Johnathan had made progress over the course of his treatment and was no longer experiencing suicidal ideation.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So while the shutdown is set to disrupt a wide range of federal programs, the SSA will continue holding appointments for benefit applications, considering appeals requests, and issuing original and replacement Social Security cards, among other services.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Supreme Court disagreed, reasoning the membership relationship between UNLV and the NCAA didn’t warrant a finding of state action by the NCAA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Michell was reasoning from Newton’s laws.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kelly said trustees needed more time to study policies and to discuss how allowing time for prayer and Bible reading and other religious texts will impact students and employees who are Jewish, Hindu, Muslim or Buddhist.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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An upcoming prayer walk was scheduled to take place on National Avenue.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But instead of contending for the Supporters Shield (best record in MLS), Minnesota will need to start looking behind them in the standings.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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The contract extension announcement arrives ahead of the race on Sunday, where McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull are expected to be the teams contending for the win.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Initiatives are laws placed on the ballot for consideration, either by the legislature or through public petitions, that voters then approve or reject.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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On April 2, according to statements from NPR executives filed along with its legal petition, a top CPB executive, Kathy Merritt, affirmed that the corporation had approved NPR's contract extension.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Pleading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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