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
During Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Our prayers are with the safety of our servicemen and any innocent lives that are taken.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
One protest was organized by right-wing activist Jake Lang to oppose public Muslim prayer.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
An Indo-Guyanese who took time during the summit to join fellow Muslims for Taraweeh prayers at the Islamic Center in Basseterre, Ali began his political career in 2006 as a member of Parliament.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Our prayers are with the safety of our servicemen and any innocent lives that are taken.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
One protest was organized by right-wing activist Jake Lang to oppose public Muslim prayer.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
An Indo-Guyanese who took time during the summit to join fellow Muslims for Taraweeh prayers at the Islamic Center in Basseterre, Ali began his political career in 2006 as a member of Parliament.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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The Mavs’ petition seeks injunctive relief and finality on a breach of contract dispute the Mavericks raised in October 2024.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents are still collecting signatures, even if the city won’t accept their petition for a referendum.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kirk was charged by federal prosecutors with a felony but offered a misdemeanor plea deal before the case went to trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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They were not required to enter a plea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 10 approved a request from Oncor Electric to upgrade and expand a substation in southeast Fort Worth, despite concerns from neighborhood residents.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the Congress and the Communists retain loyal voter bases, Shah's party has drawn larger crowds on the campaign trail, highlighting its growing appeal among younger voters seeking an alternative.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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In January, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court granted her an appeal to reexamine the matter.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beads of blood collect at the base of two fingers.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the 2026 Silicon Valley Index report, about 70% of households in the region earning more than $200,000 a year collect investment income — including earnings from stock dividends, bond interest and other returns.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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