as in appeals
an earnest request
a flurry of petitions from eating and drinking establishments to be exempt from the new antismoking regulations
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Relevance
as in begs
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 Synonyms for petitions
Verb
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This drop begs the question, does Skechers still provide quality risk/reward?—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite Helly’s pleas to stay — for Irving, for her, for the greater good — his heartbreak is too much to bear.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Through plenty of fan pleas, Cage was asked to return to star as the eponymous hero.—
James Brizuela,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My prayers are with his wife Ann, their children Bill, Colin, and Sue, and their entire family.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Petitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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