1
as in appeals
an earnest request
the captive made an impassioned plea for his life to be spared
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as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
my only plea is that I've been overworked lately
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Recent Examples of pleas
Ashley and Mickey gave their final pleas to the house.
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David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Fleming and Iwamasa, as well as greedy ketamine providing doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez have all previously entered guilty pleas in the Perry case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The fast-food chain has taken note of fan's pleas to bring both back, with Potato Cakes briefly appearing in 2024 and then joining the permanent menu this February.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
In some parts of the country, the answer to pleas for help have exceeded expectations.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So far, local authorities have done little to search the water for the remaining men, despite pleas from Flores' family and homeless outreach groups.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some even posted emotional pleas for the publication to reverse the decision.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Katherine and Ava then gave their final pleas.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Cockshell’s family has also made pleas to the public on social media, hoping someone comes forward.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Fleming and Iwamasa, as well as greedy ketamine providing doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez have all previously entered guilty pleas in the Perry case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The fast-food chain has taken note of fan's pleas to bring both back, with Potato Cakes briefly appearing in 2024 and then joining the permanent menu this February.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
In some parts of the country, the answer to pleas for help have exceeded expectations.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So far, local authorities have done little to search the water for the remaining men, despite pleas from Flores' family and homeless outreach groups.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some even posted emotional pleas for the publication to reverse the decision.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Katherine and Ava then gave their final pleas.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Cockshell’s family has also made pleas to the public on social media, hoping someone comes forward.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleas
Noun
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The appeals judges said the evidence won't be allowed because Jones could not effectively cross-examine a witness, who died seven years ago.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Google is likely to appeal the decision with an appeals process that could last several years.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That drug is known to metabolize into the identical psych profile an anabolic steroid will produce … Not making excuses or asking for a pass, just putting it out there as a detail that may have been confused with a laundry list of other potential suspects.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Wi-Fi Extender turns every corner of your house into usable internet, no excuses.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Saint Carlo Acutis receives prayers and requests for miracles from around the world — often, fittingly, through the internet.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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University President Ah Yun, in his letter, asked everyone to keep the victims' families in their prayers.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The justifications are endless, as are the streams of books and websites making the case.—
Naomi S. Baron,
The Conversation,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The council unanimously gave initial approval to three annexation petitions, along with fiscal plans, with property located south of the hospital and west of Iowa Street and 129th and 137th avenues.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those figures only examine the petitions that actually reached the ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gaga joins other artists including Sting and Adele, who both recently postponed concerts due to medical reasons.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Pleas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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