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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
Two men charged alongside him, Marves Fairley and former NBA player Damon Jones, have already pleaded guilty.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Hudson has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In April, Teahan pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for Windham’s fentanyl death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Gendron, who will turn 23 next week, has already pleaded guilty to state charges stemming from the May 14, 2022, attack at a Tops supermarket, including domestic terrorism motivated by hate.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Former Charlotte City Council Member Tiawana Brown’s daughter, Antionette Rouse, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in federal court on Monday in connection with a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme.
—Ryan Oehrli
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick has pleaded not guilty and faces either life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Navarro pleaded as Haines shut her phone off.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Pietura pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to life in prison in 2024, according to FOX 6.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Hudson has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In April, Teahan pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for Windham’s fentanyl death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Gendron, who will turn 23 next week, has already pleaded guilty to state charges stemming from the May 14, 2022, attack at a Tops supermarket, including domestic terrorism motivated by hate.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Former Charlotte City Council Member Tiawana Brown’s daughter, Antionette Rouse, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in federal court on Monday in connection with a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme.
—Ryan Oehrli
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick has pleaded not guilty and faces either life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Navarro pleaded as Haines shut her phone off.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Pietura pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to life in prison in 2024, according to FOX 6.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaded
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The groups argued that the site of the garden runs afoul of federal laws and has not been authorized by Congress.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Opponents to the development argued that the circumstances are different and that the court's decision does not apply to the Greeley case.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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In the governor's race, Kemp reasoned that Jones is the right man to defeat Democratic nominee and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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But the tone was reasoned and much rang true.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Defense attorneys contended that Anthony believed he was threatened and acted to protect himself after physical contact occurred.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Organizations insisted the company device was sufficient, employees carried both, and security teams worried about data leakage.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The thespian in me also insisted on 'Waving Through a Window' from Dear Evan Hansen.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Pleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaded. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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