as in petitioned
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
she begged her husband to give up extreme skiing
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Recent Examples of begged
In a packed auditorium Wednesday night at the Idaho State Capitol, dozens of people with voices shaking and tears in their eyes begged lawmakers to hear their stories.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
At Dilley, Maria begged to be reunited with her cat, Milo.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
A day earlier, Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings, Annie and Cameron, begged for their mother’s safe return in a video posted on social media.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
At last call, a woman begged to take a photo with Clooney.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
At first, police arrested the driver, but his wife begged Yolanda not to press charges.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Liv Morgan begged for a tag, but she was outfoxed by a blind tag from Rhea Ripley.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Yusuf Zawara, covered in blood, begged for his son, Mohammad, to wake up.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
During the attack, Yates repeatedly pressed the cell’s emergency call button, the lawsuit alleges, and begged deputies over the intercom to intervene, but no one came.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
At Dilley, Maria begged to be reunited with her cat, Milo.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
A day earlier, Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings, Annie and Cameron, begged for their mother’s safe return in a video posted on social media.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
At last call, a woman begged to take a photo with Clooney.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
At first, police arrested the driver, but his wife begged Yolanda not to press charges.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Liv Morgan begged for a tag, but she was outfoxed by a blind tag from Rhea Ripley.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Yusuf Zawara, covered in blood, begged for his son, Mohammad, to wake up.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
During the attack, Yates repeatedly pressed the cell’s emergency call button, the lawsuit alleges, and begged deputies over the intercom to intervene, but no one came.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begged
Verb
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In 2023, Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the registry, and his registration requirement was terminated in October 2024.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Appearing at City Hall, the group of equine advocates petitioned the governing bodies for an all-weather arena and permanent stabling.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hayden asked that his client, who has applied for asylum in the US, not be identified for fear of retaliation.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carter perked up when he was asked about his new coach.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Begged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begged. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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