1
as in plea
an earnest request
though he was loath to take over the family business, he couldn't refuse his ailing father's adjuration
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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
an adjuration to check the facts carefully before publishing the exposé on corruption in the statehouse
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Recent Examples of adjuration
This has been a long half century of adjuration towards this name change.
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Deena Zaru, ABC News, 23 July 2021
Deena Zaru, ABC News, 23 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuration
Noun
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Many of his contacts maintained relationships for years after his guilty plea.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a hearing that lasted barely two minutes, Torres accepted a copy of the waiver as well as the plea.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After three days of physical therapy and doctors’ advice, Vonn tried skiing on Tuesday.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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He was invited to offer advice to his successor and reflect on his return and the state of the company as the management baton pass unfolds.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s church community has also been holding her and her family in prayer.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many residents in Terra Ceia have organized their opposition alongside environmental advocacy groups, signing petitions and emailing lawmakers.—
Max Chesnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the utilities filed a petition with the Energy Department to reconsider its emergency order demanding the unit remain operational through the end of March, citing high costs that could be borne by customers.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Adjuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuration. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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