as in pleas
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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Recent Examples of appeals
Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
What were David Joseph Pittman's recent appeals?
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Denials can be appealed, but nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult, according to a July poll published by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Herzl gave a speech at Basel that rested mostly on universalist appeals to human civilization and history but also made several gestures toward religious inclusion.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Equalization is also still hearing nearly 11,000 appeals from the most recent assessment cycle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Only after the internal appeals with the insurer are exhausted is an external review an option for some denials.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
The Clippers would have the chance to appeal to an NBA appeals panel.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
What were David Joseph Pittman's recent appeals?
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Denials can be appealed, but nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult, according to a July poll published by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Herzl gave a speech at Basel that rested mostly on universalist appeals to human civilization and history but also made several gestures toward religious inclusion.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Equalization is also still hearing nearly 11,000 appeals from the most recent assessment cycle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Only after the internal appeals with the insurer are exhausted is an external review an option for some denials.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
The Clippers would have the chance to appeal to an NBA appeals panel.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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Panaro then nominated Lauren Domingue despite her pleas to stay off the block and having a Final 2 deal with her.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Magistrate judges have authority to issue warrants and conduct most preliminary proceedings — such as initial appearances, arraignments and guilty pleas — in criminal cases.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aaron Sharpe, co-owner of Lucius Q, commented on a Facebook post from someone offering prayers for the husband and father of two.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called for prayers and held a moment of silence for Kirk during a meeting.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The judge noted the statute was passed days after the 9/11 attacks, and the statute specifically cites that attack, along with the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building and others, as examples of terrorism.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Data indicates these petitions are granted less than 1% of the time and are particularly disfavored in the Second Circuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Boston Election Department will hold two recounts for the mayoral and District 7 City Council races on Saturday, based on petitions from two candidates who were eliminated in last week’s preliminary election.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since Kimmel’s remark, the backlash has shifted from conservative furor to cries of capitulation, coming from Capitol Hill Democrats, to former President Barack Obama, to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Later that evening at Leathers, Simon summons Julia to his bedroom.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both men will be summonsed to court to face a charge of selling fireworks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This is your invitation to reset your routines with your core desires in mind.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, allow your desires and needs to be filtered through the architect’s own depths of total experience.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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