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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2
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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His legal issues weren't over with the plea deal and probation, however.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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According to prosecutors, Combs turned down a plea deal in the case.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Leaders planning their own generative AI initiatives should embrace curiosity and consider these questions: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This article is not offering medical advice and should be used for informational purposes only.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
7 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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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
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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
Noun
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All of the files under review involve inmates who were in CDCR’s Medical Assistant Treatment Program and were recently denied parole or petitions to move up their parole hearings to an earlier date, between April 2024 and this month.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The Recent Court Challenges In March 2024, France filed a petition in federal court to vacate Kaplan’s 2023 decision.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Adjuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuration. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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