as in to petition
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 beg
Some are corrupt cops and teen bullies whose maliciousness could be a little more fleshed out; others are children or general innocents, begging questions about who gets chosen as prey the show doesn’t care much to answer.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
In an Episode 7 flashback, Cass (Jessica Rothe), a senior ER nurse, finds the pair kissing, and Simms begs her not to tell anyone.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
But isn’t that what fans have been begging them to do for the last several years?
Crochet may be the first extension of the year, but the Red Sox are almost certainly going to keep going.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In episode seven, Timothy is confronted by Saxon, who can tell something is going on and is begging for an explanation.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
In an Episode 7 flashback, Cass (Jessica Rothe), a senior ER nurse, finds the pair kissing, and Simms begs her not to tell anyone.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
But isn’t that what fans have been begging them to do for the last several years?
Crochet may be the first extension of the year, but the Red Sox are almost certainly going to keep going.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In episode seven, Timothy is confronted by Saxon, who can tell something is going on and is begging for an explanation.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beg
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Though her lawyer successfully petitioned a judge to prevent Ozturk from being removed from Massachusetts, records show federal authorities flew her to a detention facility in Louisiana in violation of that court order.—
Orlando Sentinel and Virginian Pilot Editorial Boards,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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After weeks of negotiations directly with the buyers, and more than a year of fighting via legal channels, Taylor agreed not to petition a federal court to vacate an arbitration ruling that said Rodriguez and Lore didn’t violate the terms of their original agreement as Taylor had claimed.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The actor adds that he was once asked if a company could use his voice and declined.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask whether this was the worst trade in NFL and major sports history.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Families gather around the flames to sing, dance and pray to Hindu gods.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Around 80,000 Muslim worshipers prayed Friday at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque compound, according to the Islamic Trust, which monitors the site.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Colby Pope, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, implored people to stay home if possible and remain vigilant, citing the potential for flooded roads and bad driving conditions.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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For years, the Phillies have implored Rojas to incorporate more bunting.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Roan gave a heartfelt speech while accepting the award, beseeching the music industry to provide healthcare and support for developing artists.—
Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dylan has his guitar, naturally, and Seeger beseeches him to play something for Guthrie.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Beg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beg. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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