as in insistent
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as in pleading
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as in petitioning
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 begging
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The whole family will be begging for this easy-to-make Southern brunch dish for years to come.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The final scene, in Episode 4, which sees the Miller family feign a day of normalcy on the occasion of Eddie’s fiftieth birthday, ends with the weeping father crumpled in his son’s bed, begging his forgiveness.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The matchup already was well in hand, begging the question of why USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb risked further injury by playing Watkins.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, outie Gemma wails outside the door, begging Mark to return to her.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
With Riri begging for an album in her DMs and Beyoncé posting pictures with her on Instagram, GloRilla had undoubtedly became the hottest woman MC in the game.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
In his final moments, Caleb dialed his father, begging for help.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The whole family will be begging for this easy-to-make Southern brunch dish for years to come.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The final scene, in Episode 4, which sees the Miller family feign a day of normalcy on the occasion of Eddie’s fiftieth birthday, ends with the weeping father crumpled in his son’s bed, begging his forgiveness.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The matchup already was well in hand, begging the question of why USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb risked further injury by playing Watkins.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, outie Gemma wails outside the door, begging Mark to return to her.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
With Riri begging for an album in her DMs and Beyoncé posting pictures with her on Instagram, GloRilla had undoubtedly became the hottest woman MC in the game.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
In his final moments, Caleb dialed his father, begging for help.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging
Adjective
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And so, what was once a lazy, crazy, charming afternoon daydream of a movie is now a frantic, insistent, often unfunny sci-fi comedy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Wallen is still insistent about how those roots remain central to his music.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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There follows a strange pleading of innocence from the brains behind the Lockbit ransomware gang, claiming to be a worthy son of the American fatherland and not an extortionist or blackmailer, despite all the evidence to the contrary.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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His remaining legal avenues include a challenge to the constitutionality of lethal injection, pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, and a new pleading filed Monday, which challenges the quality of the legal representation death row inmates receive from the state.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
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State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet some of the most pervasive threats for LGBTQ+ performers don’t come in-person — they’re instead issued online, via social media accounts mounting hate campaigns that result in persistent threats of violence and death.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Still, empowering women athletes to reach their full potential depends on closing persistent gaps in pay, media coverage and funding.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The group 1000 Friends of Florida has an online petition urging Floridians to write to the governor, urging a veto.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The board will verify that the petition includes the signatures of a majority of employees and certify the bargaining unit.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Green’s attorney didn’t immediately return a request for comment.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The request for correction process is intended to correct errors, not to bias assessments to be more favorable to industry and to delay protective actions.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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