as in plea
an earnest request
a flurry of petitions from eating and drinking establishments to be exempt from the new antismoking regulations
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship
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Recent Examples of petition
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Harriman has received support from many prominent activists and artists who signed a petition in May organized by The Good Law Project.
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Kelly Hartog,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Gabriella Biello,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The document said Goss has also engaged counsel regarding his law license and is preparing to petition to surrender it.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Noun
On June 11, a federal judge granted Ojeda Duarte’s habeas petition and set a $1,500 bond.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Harriman has received support from many prominent activists and artists who signed a petition in May organized by The Good Law Project.
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Kelly Hartog,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Verb
After the certification, either candidate can petition for a recount, which will automatically be granted if the difference in votes is less than 2%.
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Gabriella Biello,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The document said Goss has also engaged counsel regarding his law license and is preparing to petition to surrender it.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petition
Noun
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Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
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Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
Verb
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Yet, the same people who begged for this opportunity for years suddenly want to police the moment.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Deacon Michael Pindelski led the church in prayer prior to allowing people to approach the relic with reverence and spend time praying and reflecting.
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After Sunday service, friends of the reverend stayed to say one more prayer specifically for him.
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“Petition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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