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or pled
also plead
as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Recent Examples of pleaded
The interview could have been an avenue to plead directly for such clemency.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Ambrosia Thomas has agreed to plead guilty to mail fraud, according to the news outlet, and her case is still in the pre-sentencing process.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Horton, along with his three associates, have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The man pleaded no contest to both counts.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai pleaded not guilty to all charges.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The video released Saturday was the third this week that pleaded with potential kidnappers.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Yamagami’s brother pleaded with her to leave the religion and fought with her endlessly, sometimes beating her.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has taken out an ad in The Wall Street Journal to plead for forgiveness after his antisemitic rampage in 2025.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Ambrosia Thomas has agreed to plead guilty to mail fraud, according to the news outlet, and her case is still in the pre-sentencing process.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Horton, along with his three associates, have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The man pleaded no contest to both counts.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai pleaded not guilty to all charges.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The video released Saturday was the third this week that pleaded with potential kidnappers.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Yamagami’s brother pleaded with her to leave the religion and fought with her endlessly, sometimes beating her.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has taken out an ad in The Wall Street Journal to plead for forgiveness after his antisemitic rampage in 2025.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaded
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Critics argued that the hotel industry was already faced with the minimum wage changes and low demand, and increasing taxes by any amount could send tourists to competing hotels in nearby cities.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Altman reasoned that these economic changes would be the result of AI allowing individuals to be vastly more productive.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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But multiple former offensive linemen contended Campbell’s Super Bowl struggles were not due to his arms.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers Brian Klein and Axel contended in court filings that Puig, who is from Cuba, was confused because of his language barrier and a dual diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Putin, however, has insisted that Russia would achieve its objectives in Ukraine one way or another.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 66-year-old actor insisted paying attention to subtle changes in his body made all the difference in his cancer battle while talking about his new business venture – AWEAR Market.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Pleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaded. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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