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
The group provides encouragement and prayer for those who may be experiencing cancer, who are cancer survivors, or have friends or family facing cancer.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The group, after Johnson’s prayer, left the meeting without a strategy.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Mourners gathered Sunday for funeral prayers at the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, New Jersey.
—Nasser Atta, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
At this difficult time, our prayers are with each of the families affected.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The group, after Johnson’s prayer, left the meeting without a strategy.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Mourners gathered Sunday for funeral prayers at the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, New Jersey.
—Nasser Atta, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
At this difficult time, our prayers are with each of the families affected.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
Noun
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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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In 2013, Jason Statham made an impassioned plea for stunt performers to be recognized in a meaningful way during an interview with Vanity Fair.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury Department didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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An American citizen was held in a Florida jail at the request of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite the county judge being able to see the man’s U.S. birth certificate in court.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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