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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
After a little begging and pleading, the parent could not say no, and the PetSmart trip turned into the family welcoming home a cat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The world’s biggest deadbeat has passed the begging bowl again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
And a reminder that without the ability to strike, collective bargaining is just collective begging.
—Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The seafarer who spoke to ABC News described a grim scene currently of ships drifting with little direction, and listening on the ship-to-ship communication systems called the VHF line -- accounts of crews growing desperate for basic provisions, and some begging to go home.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Desperate, Lindsay knocks on Ava’s adjoining room door, begging for help.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner will have your kids begging for it again week after week.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Off-the-shoulder tees have become a warm-weather travel staple in my closet, and this $10 option is begging to become my next addition.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
In response, streamers have largely raised subscription prices for consumers, begging the question of where the ceiling is for streaming costs.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Violators can be punished with fines up to $500 and three months in jail under one anti-begging law and with fines starting at up to $100 and 10 days in jail under a law against soliciting contributions from people in cars.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
But this time, his begging sounds like more than an empty come-on.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
After a little begging and pleading, the parent could not say no, and the PetSmart trip turned into the family welcoming home a cat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The world’s biggest deadbeat has passed the begging bowl again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
And a reminder that without the ability to strike, collective bargaining is just collective begging.
—Tim Wright, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rollins stormed off the set, leaving Brandt and the rest of his co-hosts stunned, with the latter begging the former to return and finish his segment.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The seafarer who spoke to ABC News described a grim scene currently of ships drifting with little direction, and listening on the ship-to-ship communication systems called the VHF line -- accounts of crews growing desperate for basic provisions, and some begging to go home.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Desperate, Lindsay knocks on Ava’s adjoining room door, begging for help.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner will have your kids begging for it again week after week.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Off-the-shoulder tees have become a warm-weather travel staple in my closet, and this $10 option is begging to become my next addition.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
In response, streamers have largely raised subscription prices for consumers, begging the question of where the ceiling is for streaming costs.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging
Adjective
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Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her voice is light but insistent.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His firm twice praised the 2021 affidavit option in early court pleadings but made no mention in hearings of its disappearance from the new plan.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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His prosecutors are so overworked that some are missing deadlines set by the court, Grant said in the April 16 pleading.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several European nations, including Spain, Italy, and Portugal, are also petitioning the EU to revive a windfall tax system last imposed in 2022 during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some Russians this week risked their freedom by petitioning authorities to lift restrictions.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hillsborough County Court records also showed two domestic violence petitions filed by a family member in 2023.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April of last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the habeas corpus petitions required in such cases can only be filed individually, rather than in groups as part of a nationwide class action.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But a sport that has no problem changing longstanding rules to allegedly improve the game shouldn’t be shy about asking fans what’s needed to make going to the ballpark a more enjoyable experience.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The man who was shot was possibly under the influence, according to the person who reported the soliciting.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Truist is seeking compensatory damages, an injunction against further soliciting and hiring of its employees, and attorney fees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In February, opponents packed the City Hall chambers ahead of a planned Historic Preservation Board meeting, which was ultimately deferred at the Fontainebleau’s request after one of the board members didn’t show up.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Virginia’s Democratic attorney general, Jay Jones, urged the state Supreme Court to pause the lower court’s order and allow certification of the election to resume, a request the commonwealth’s high court denied on Tuesday.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Begging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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