suppliance

noun

ˈsə-plē-ən(t)s How to pronounce suppliance (audio)
Definition of suppliancenext
as in appeal
an earnest request with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppliance
  1. appeal
  2. prayer
  3. plea
  4. petition
Noun
  • These warm and dry conditions contribute to Miami's appeal as a winter escape, drawing visitors seeking respite from colder climates.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.
    Bruno Nota, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • Prosecutors didn’t offer Depa a plea deal to reduce his potential sentence.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The judge granted the motion on Jan. 2, according to court records, giving the attorneys until Feb. 18 to reach a possible agreement on a guilty plea.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of plea
Noun
  • Discussions on the petition will be streamed live on the commission's YouTube channel Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, a commission spokesperson told Newsweek.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The taxi driver watched Velasquez-Fuentes shoot Matamoros, and then carry her back inside, according to the petition.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of petition
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“Suppliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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