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or pled
also plead
as in argued
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 pleaded
But he was ejected from the company in 1973 for allegedly misusing corporate funds, and pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
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Chris Morris,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Earlier this month, Doyle’s father, Melvin Doyle, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a weapon.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Both pleaded not guilty and were released after posting a $5,000 bond.
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Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to the human smuggling charges prior to them being dismissed.
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Laura Romero,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Dono reportedly pleaded not guilty.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Cadenhead pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges and was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Devers pleaded from first base to stay in the game while Cox was caught in the middle of the ordeal.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Chris Morris,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Earlier this month, Doyle’s father, Melvin Doyle, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a weapon.
—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Both pleaded not guilty and were released after posting a $5,000 bond.
—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to the human smuggling charges prior to them being dismissed.
—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Dono reportedly pleaded not guilty.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Cadenhead pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges and was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Devers pleaded from first base to stay in the game while Cox was caught in the middle of the ordeal.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaded
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Bland was obsessed with religion, but that did not amount to insanity, the prosecutor argued.
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Eventually, the United States reasoned that keeping prisoners of war in the United States would be an efficient use of military resources.
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The wrangler reasoned no horse could land on a pile of rocks without breaking a leg.
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Patrick contended the camp shouldn't reopen until the flood was fully investigated.
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Administration officials have contended the interim deal is designed to stop hostilities and create a 60-day window for a broader agreement.
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Meloni has insisted that any use of Italian bases for offensive operations would require parliamentary backing.
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One of the key requirements insisted on by the city was that the entire facility be rated to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane.
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“Pleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaded. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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