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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Four Hobart residents have filed multiple lawsuits in opposition to the project, one of which was denied and one dismissed in federal court, and 15 residents filed appeals in opposition to the landfill permit.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The next two commissioners, Fay Vincent and Bud Selig, consistently denied Rose’s appeals to be reinstated.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The unanimous decision from a three-judge appeals panel upheld Peter’s conviction but found the lower court had incorrectly sentenced her and infringed on her freedom of speech.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Aside from religious and nationalistic appeals, the Basij has been kept in line through economic incentives.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The owner, playing along while offering reassurance, responded to several of the most impassioned appeals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The case was originally set for trial this summer, but the trial is on hold until the appeals are complete.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Four Hobart residents have filed multiple lawsuits in opposition to the project, one of which was denied and one dismissed in federal court, and 15 residents filed appeals in opposition to the landfill permit.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The next two commissioners, Fay Vincent and Bud Selig, consistently denied Rose’s appeals to be reinstated.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The unanimous decision from a three-judge appeals panel upheld Peter’s conviction but found the lower court had incorrectly sentenced her and infringed on her freedom of speech.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Aside from religious and nationalistic appeals, the Basij has been kept in line through economic incentives.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The owner, playing along while offering reassurance, responded to several of the most impassioned appeals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s changed is the cultural environment in which these wan pleas ring out.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This brunch usually books up, so call soon.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Skipping Travel Insurance No one books a trip expecting delays, cancellations, or illness, but spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, and travel disruptions happen more often than we’d like.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And police file a large majority of the petitions.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though Lomeli denied both her 2021 and 2026 petitions, she is allowed to continue filing similar requests in the future, a notion that is deeply unsettling for Gabriel’s relatives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sean said the dogs knocked his mother to the ground and continued attacking her as a passerby, who heard her cries from about a block away, rushed over on a bicycle to help.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amazingly, there didn’t seem to be a single boo or any cries of dissent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But for 35 years Heat fans have stood up and made plenty of noise when Baiamonte summons them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After several moments of hesitation, Rosie finally summons the courage to cross the threshold and walk through the doorway.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The New York Times reported on March 31, citing a senior HHS official, that Kennedy's desires could soon come to fruition.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Humans seemingly have opposing desires to fit in and to be unique.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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