1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Administrative law judges’ rulings are binding, though plaintiffs can appeal them through the state court system.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
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Noun
She was convicted at trial, sentenced to 20 years and is appealing.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Administrative law judges’ rulings are binding, though plaintiffs can appeal them through the state court system.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Verb
The stakes in these emergency appeals of district court matters are enormous.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
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As part of his plea agreement, Gustafsson has agreed to pay up to $1.3 million in restitution to victims, as well as to forfeiture to funds that were proceeds of the fraud schemes, including money currently held in a bank account in Sweden.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Now, his legal team has made another plea for the rapper to be released until his Oct. 3 sentencing hearing.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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Beyond the city, book an e-bike adventure with Mobilboard Nice, which offers scenic tours to the nearby coastal village of Villefranche-sur-Mer.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Pharmaceutical, animal health sales Merck's pharmaceutical unit, which develops a wide range of drugs, booked $14.05 billion in revenue during the second quarter.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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Thursday is the day for Block, Instacart, Pinterest, SMIC, Sony, and Twilio. Thoughts and prayers for all the tech CFOs out there—plus the CISOs packing for Black Hat and Def Con.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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At Moody, the theology major found purpose leading weekly devotionals in her dorm, guiding her peers in prayer.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Number of Tourists in 2024: 45 million From ancient Aztec ruins to the colonial charm of Oaxaca, Mexico grabs you by the senses and doesn’t let go.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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One of the oldest towns in South Carolina, Conway is steeped in historic charm.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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The petition notes Houck is incarcerated and Rogers is deceased, and the child currently lives with McIlvoy.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Safe and Sound helps neighbors go door-to-door requesting petition signatures, said Travis Hope, one of Safe and Sound’s neighborhood organizers.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Directed by Carlos Moreno and Claudia Pedraza, the series explores the relationship between two literature students whose shared fascination with violence leads to tragedy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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The public fascination over his love life only grew when he was spotted out with starlets like Barbra Streisand and Margot Kidder.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The sources said Watson found no incriminating information that was used to prosecute Trump or the various right-wing, white supremacist groups and individuals who rallied to hear the president speak that day on the Ellipse in Washington.—
Jay Weaver
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it on.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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