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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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
Bickle’s youngest sibling and strong ally, Lisa Stribling — who with her husband, Ray, runs Hope City KC, a house of prayer and community center on Kansas City’s east side — has been pushing for his return to ministry.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of mourners, through song, prayers, and remembrance, wept on Friday during a celebration of life at Church by the Glades for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, celebrating her short but impactful life.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In an opening prayer, Pastor Tommy Barnett noted that Kirk died in his 30s like Jesus Christ.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of mourners, through song, prayers, and remembrance, wept on Friday during a celebration of life at Church by the Glades for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, celebrating her short but impactful life.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In an opening prayer, Pastor Tommy Barnett noted that Kirk died in his 30s like Jesus Christ.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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The judge granted Nancy's petition and gave Nancy possession of the house.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images An online petition to urge Philz to keep the Pride flags up was circulated and immediately tallied thousands of signatures.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Though Niall tries to calm Ruben, his pleas fall on deaf ears.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other defendants in the case — Karla Montoya, a former Viva manager, as well as Mirwais Shams and Ahmad Shams — are not part of the plea deal, according to the documents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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His extradition was approved by Venezuela’s Supreme Court in March, with conditions that he be tried only for the crimes specified in the request and that his legal rights be respected.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dust and allergens collect on the frame and surrounding area too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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