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
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the deceased.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Through a WhatsApp group, people can send prayer requests or ask for spiritual guidance.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 June 2025
Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Through a WhatsApp group, people can send prayer requests or ask for spiritual guidance.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 June 2025
Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
Noun
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The group 1000 Friends of Florida has an online petition urging Floridians to write to the governor, urging a veto.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The board will verify that the petition includes the signatures of a majority of employees and certify the bargaining unit.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Noun
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As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped three other counts included in the initial indictment in November.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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At an arraignment Thursday afternoon in Mecklenburg Superior Court, Taylor, 35, rejected a plea deal that would’ve landed him in prison for 38 years to nearly 47 years.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Dean's and Newman's offices did not immediately return ABC News' request for comment.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the Defense Department's fiscal year 2026 budget request for military construction during a hearing with department officials.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Municipal courts that issue holds through the program collect, on average, $14 more per case than those that do not.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Be careful not to completely block the drainage hole of your planter, which causes stagnant water collect in the bottom.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The same day, members of the royal family — including King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Madeleine — attended a thanksgiving service for the new princess.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The thanksgiving service in the Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, which took effect on May 8, 1945.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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