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
While an injury study may be inconclusive, what is conclusive is that despite some pleas to not add games, the schedule will grow.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Though two players made impassioned pleas for other hard-to-catch skill-position players.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
More than 15 pleas to adopt Valerio, showing him in playful postures such as playing fetch and posing in a sunflower hat, remain live on Instagram.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Other Cruz fundraising pleas have used different breakdowns.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Woods and his co-conspirators eventually struck a deal with prosecutors that dropped all robbery charges against them in exchange for their guilty pleas to all counts of kidnapping.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Arroyo said litigation from his clients may go beyond their pleas for release.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2025, however, Garza secured two guilty pleas from former Austin police officers on misdemeanor assault charges.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
His defense attorney, Diane Menashe, entered not guilty pleas to all counts on his behalf during a court appearance last week.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Though two players made impassioned pleas for other hard-to-catch skill-position players.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
More than 15 pleas to adopt Valerio, showing him in playful postures such as playing fetch and posing in a sunflower hat, remain live on Instagram.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Other Cruz fundraising pleas have used different breakdowns.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Woods and his co-conspirators eventually struck a deal with prosecutors that dropped all robbery charges against them in exchange for their guilty pleas to all counts of kidnapping.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Arroyo said litigation from his clients may go beyond their pleas for release.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2025, however, Garza secured two guilty pleas from former Austin police officers on misdemeanor assault charges.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
His defense attorney, Diane Menashe, entered not guilty pleas to all counts on his behalf during a court appearance last week.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleas
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Automated e-filing and telephone calls still went through; however, all in-person appointments were canceled, walk-in taxpayer assistance centers were closed, audits, applications, paper processing and appeals were halted or slowed and refunds were delayed.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even though the settlement is approved, appeals may still follow.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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But no excuses, not in this one, even with the Heat getting 21 points and 11 rebounds from Bam Adebayo, not with the Heat committing 19 turnovers and shooting 13 of 47 on 3-pointers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Making up excuses for things not to go perfectly would have been easy with the team dealing with illnesses.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Top pick Cooper Flagg is better than the prayers that were said when the Mavericks drafted him.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Men can also be caned for missing Friday prayers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a somewhat baffling aside that failed to meet the moment, Jordan Klepper popped in, supposedly live from Minneapolis, to satirize the ever-shifting goalposts of the administration’s justifications for Pretti’s death.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under current law, notwithstanding forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, the president can impose tariffs under sweeping justifications like national security or other emergency powers.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The widening wealth gap has become top of mind across all income levels—from the Occupy Wall Street movement, to petitions led by the ultra-rich demanding higher taxes on the wealthy.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brown’s nominating petitions are facing an objection, according to the DuPage County clerk’s office.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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For these reasons, snow mushrooms are a good choice for dry skin but can also be appropriate for all skin types.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the forklift program stands out for many reasons.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleas. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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