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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
Seven of those charged previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and prosecutors moved to dismiss their felony counts.
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Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Following his arrest, Gein was charged with first-degree murder, but pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Burchell pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court in 2024, to one count of larceny over $1,200 and six counts of larceny under $1,200, according to SouthCoastToday.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In December 2024, Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment in Nashville court and was sentenced to two years’ probation and seven days in a DUI education center.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
But the penalty can’t be applied until after Kansas has a chance to plead its case to the SNAP Appeals Board through a formal process expected to last months.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
As for netizens watching from the sidelines, many pleaded with JT and Ice Spice to stay out of the drama, believing that neither Cardi nor Nicki Minaj cares for them anymore.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In October 2021, Horwitz pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Last month, Terrogram’s co-leader from California pled guilty to federal charges of soliciting hate crimes and calling for the murder of government officials via a hit list of high-value targets.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Following his arrest, Gein was charged with first-degree murder, but pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Burchell pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court in 2024, to one count of larceny over $1,200 and six counts of larceny under $1,200, according to SouthCoastToday.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In December 2024, Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment in Nashville court and was sentenced to two years’ probation and seven days in a DUI education center.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
But the penalty can’t be applied until after Kansas has a chance to plead its case to the SNAP Appeals Board through a formal process expected to last months.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
As for netizens watching from the sidelines, many pleaded with JT and Ice Spice to stay out of the drama, believing that neither Cardi nor Nicki Minaj cares for them anymore.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In October 2021, Horwitz pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Last month, Terrogram’s co-leader from California pled guilty to federal charges of soliciting hate crimes and calling for the murder of government officials via a hit list of high-value targets.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaded
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According to The Associated Press, the Justice Department argued in a July memo that grants for HSIs were unconstitutional because they were reserved for schools that have at least 25% Hispanic enrollment.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the roads are well-maintained, the winding mountain sections require attentive driving, especially when leaf-peeping traffic increases.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Photograph Collection, which is maintained by University of Louisville Archives & Special Collections staff.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Justice Department contended that presidents have broad authority to remove inspectors general without cause and need not wait 30 days after providing notice to Congress.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Opponents, however, contended Glendale was trying to crackdown on unhoused people ahead of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gray asserted his authority with blunt force.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a thread on X, Cox pushed back against former British diplomat Carig Murray, who asserted that Israel lacked jurisdiction.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brooks explained the white and brown pup was rescued from a cruelty case in South Carolina.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just a kid… but the hype feels justified.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Friday’s strike came a day after the administration justified its previous strikes in a memo to lawmakers, some of whom have expressed concerns about an overreach of executive power.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Instacart's Sweet Tooth study, Utah claimed the crown for the most candy purchased in October 2024.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump dropped a pending Securities and Exchange lawsuit against his key financial backer Binance that claimed the company was misleading its customers and diverting their funds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Pleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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