1
as in appeals
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 Synonyms for adjurations
Noun
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Automated e-filing and telephone calls still went through; however, all in-person appointments were canceled, walk-in taxpayer assistance centers were closed, audits, applications, paper processing and appeals were halted or slowed and refunds were delayed.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Even though the settlement is approved, appeals may still follow.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On advice of their physician (the best money could assure), mother and child traveled to the countryside, away from London’s noise, dust, and heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But advice, no matter how rigorous, does not carry accountability.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Top pick Cooper Flagg is better than the prayers that were said when the Mavericks drafted him.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Men can also be caned for missing Friday prayers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mother-daughter duo has already put in work at events leading up to the big year, answering questions, sharing Philly firsts and providing recommendations on what to do, eat and see.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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His defense attorney, Diane Menashe, entered not guilty pleas to all counts on his behalf during a court appearance last week.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Garrett remains on the run, with Melody declining to provide information on his whereabouts.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Opponents worry institutions with more liberal ideologies will file false petitions.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two petitions have been circulating defending Saintremy’s performance and praising her efforts in reinvigorating the cultural center.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Adjurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjurations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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