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
These uses of shalom stem from our liturgy, which is filled with prayers for peace (Sim Shalom, Oseh Shalom).
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Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Having seen next to nothing since Cindy Holland scooped up White Horse, later renamed Conquest, from Amazon in 2018 for over $61 million, Netflix gave the director the money with what one assumes was a hope and a prayer.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Avid, lifetime Knick fan so prayers go out to him and his health and safety.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
First was a simple message on X: two prayer hands emojis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Having seen next to nothing since Cindy Holland scooped up White Horse, later renamed Conquest, from Amazon in 2018 for over $61 million, Netflix gave the director the money with what one assumes was a hope and a prayer.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Avid, lifetime Knick fan so prayers go out to him and his health and safety.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
First was a simple message on X: two prayer hands emojis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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On Monday, March 17 this was increased to $500,000, following an online petition that drew more than 9,000 signatures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Suri’s attorney has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court in Virginia, seeking to determine whether his detainment is lawful.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Peña's defense attorneys told jurors that prosecutors were relying on the testimony of the two men responsible, who had accepted plea agreements in return for lesser sentences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will ask that Smallwood be sentenced to 19 years in prison.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The city did not respond to a March request for comment.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The first request for money was sent on 1 August, with members asked to send £35 fees via PayPal.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 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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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects, analyzes and disseminates vast amounts of data through its National Weather Service—information all of us count on, every day.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Protecting workers The data neurotechnology collects could be used in ways that help or hurt the worker, and the potential for abuse is significant.—
Paul Brandt-Rauf,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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