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pleaded

verb

variants or pled also plead
past tense of 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 Macromark, a Connecticut direct-mail services company, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Peters, who was charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm in public, eventually pleaded no contest and agreed to six months probation and 20 hours of community service as part of a plea deal. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Five people later pleaded guilty to federal drug charges resulting from his death. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 The 34-year-old from Payson, Utah, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of destruction or delay of mail. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 The 81st United Nations General Assembly begins on Tuesday, an occasion when the world’s heads of state and top officials can plead their case before the world. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026 Weinstein, 74, pleaded for mercy, citing his age and health issues, including cancer and congestive heart failure. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Thaci and the other defendants, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, pleaded not guilty to all charges against them. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026 The 65-year-old Morris has since pleaded guilty to criminal charges of indecent conduct with a child. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaded
  1. argued
  2. reasoned
  3. contended
  4. insisted
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  • Chinese officials and some technology analysts have argued that distillation is not uncommon across the AI industry and is not the main explanation behind Chinese models’ improving capabilities and ability to innovate.
    — Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The states initially argued that Paramount’s potential acquisition would violate antitrust laws.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of argued
Verb
  • Forcing Riyadh back to that table Perhaps the most important factor, however, is that the Houthis reasoned conditions on the ground were increasingly favorable for an offensive.
    — Mahad D. Darar, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • However, the district reasoned that Santa Fe’s site would be able to deliver a safer and more modern building due to the property’s acreage and access points.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Verb
  • The business contended that the statute was vague and said that handwashing would qualify as a medical action under the act, according to the judge’s order.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Chávez contended that families required stability before their children could take advantage of school, and a union was the first step, according to Chatfield.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of contended
Verb
  • Defense attorneys, however, insisted the state didn't have sufficient evidence to link her to the murder plot.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Dangote Refinery has often insisted that its fully operational 700,000 barrels-a-day plant can fulfill this demand.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of insisted

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“Pleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaded. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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