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
Inside the Summer Grove Baptist Church, mourners wearing pink, purple and blue embraced before the service, which featured a gospel choir and prayers from faith leaders.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The prayer driving this Rhythm Nation remains exactly the same—that peace prevails.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Trump made similar comments at a prayer event at the White House in 2025.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Senate Bill 11 requires school boards to vote on whether to establish a period of prayer and designated time to read the Bible or other religious texts.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The prayer driving this Rhythm Nation remains exactly the same—that peace prevails.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Trump made similar comments at a prayer event at the White House in 2025.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Senate Bill 11 requires school boards to vote on whether to establish a period of prayer and designated time to read the Bible or other religious texts.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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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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The former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Wang has agreed to resign from public office and is expected to formally enter her guilty plea in the coming weeks as the FBI investigation continues.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Israel’s government and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests from AP for comment.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Duffy reportedly worked with the same production company that did his season of The Real World (Barnes did not address NPR's requests for confirmation).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 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 19 May. 2026.
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