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
No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Daily prayers and Bible study sessions are strictly regimented for the children; cellphones, computer games and secular music, among many other things, are verboten.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
America has always been and remains a nation of prayer.
—FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
At the sound of morning prayers, an older Clarissa awakens from this dream and shuffles out to her lawn, where the leafy bush has been replaced with the industrial skyline of Lagos.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Daily prayers and Bible study sessions are strictly regimented for the children; cellphones, computer games and secular music, among many other things, are verboten.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
America has always been and remains a nation of prayer.
—FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
At the sound of morning prayers, an older Clarissa awakens from this dream and shuffles out to her lawn, where the leafy bush has been replaced with the industrial skyline of Lagos.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
Noun
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The court recommended that the petition be dismissed, and that the organizations be given one month to submit the employee lists.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Local election officials across Missouri, including those in Clay and Platte counties, received official notice Thursday afternoon to move forward with the state’s new, gerrymandered congressional map despite ongoing questions regarding a referendum petition against it.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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He is being held without bail and has not yet entered a plea.—
Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Lawhead has still not entered a plea to the criminal charges.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Judge Nicholas Garaufis must still approve the request.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Dust and moisture collect at the floor line and can contribute to odors that seem to come from nowhere.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Try to avoid letting water collect in flower pots, buckets, tarps and children’s toys.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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