1
as in petition
an address to God or a deity
he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep
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2
as in plea
an earnest request
we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem
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Recent Examples of prayer
At Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, the session opened with a prayer from his new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
That his faux prayer hardly even touched on the show’s nominees didn’t prevent it whatsoever from killing.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, Ash Wednesday on March 5 marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter on April 20, a period traditionally marked by outdoor processions and prayer services.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
In the caption of his joint post with his wife, Jason asked for prayers for their son.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
That his faux prayer hardly even touched on the show’s nominees didn’t prevent it whatsoever from killing.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, Ash Wednesday on March 5 marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter on April 20, a period traditionally marked by outdoor processions and prayer services.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
In the caption of his joint post with his wife, Jason asked for prayers for their son.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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That petition was summarily denied Friday, according to court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Under the terms of the plea agreement reluctantly accepted by Clymer in January 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of broker-dealer registration violation, a Class C felony.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to a plea agreement filed by federal prosecutors on Tuesday, Fernandes Anderson will plead guilty to two of six public corruption charges that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Representatives for Saturday Night Live did not immediately respond to EW's request for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are licensed versions of IPs like Star Trek and Game Of Thrones that are sought after by collects and fans of those series.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Toasters and Air Fryers Because dry bread crumbs and drops of oil collect on top of their heating mechanisms, toasters and air fryers are one of the biggest fire hazards in a kitchen.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their last public appearance as a couple was at the service of thanksgiving honoring King Constantine at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in February 2024, which several members of the British royal family also attended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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So were the more solemn thanksgiving ceremonies, and George Washington held one after the Revolutionary War.—
Michael Morris,
TIME,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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