BEGGED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

begged

verb

past tense of beg

as in petitioned

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 begged For years, shareholders had begged—and even sued—to find out more about the sale. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2020, it was set to be bulldozed, until Mowery begged to give her three months. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Still, Harbaugh was encouraged that at the end of Thursday’s marathon practice, his players actually begged him for one extra play in the red zone. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Trump voiced frustration at Iran’s public posturing, suggesting the country’s leaders begged for the discussions, despite their claims of only wanting to deal with Oman. — Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Worked, begged, slept in attics and basements and under benches in parks. — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Riders begged Pogačar, the peloton’s patron, for an opportunity. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The partners begged their supplier for more materials on credit and began furiously creating frames, ending up with $300 in profit. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Odysseus, still under disguise, begged for food from the suitors at dinner that night. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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Williams has since disputed any cognitive impairment diagnosis and has petitioned to have her guardianship removed.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
While the court challenge was pending, Sustanee’s developers separately petitioned Orange County to certify its acres to be fast-tracked under state Senate Bill 686.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

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Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

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