adjurations

noun

plural of adjuration
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
  1. appeals
  2. advice
  3. prayers
  4. recommendations
  5. pleas
  6. information
  7. petitions
Noun
  • This week's hearings mark the first major step in Anthony's post-conviction appeals process following his sentencing.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the dispute is not resolved during the examination, UnitedHealth can pursue the IRS administrative appeals process and potentially litigate the matter.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeals
Noun
  • This novel legal approach, likened to a polluting factory, argues that AI chatbots cause mental harm, provide uncertified advice, and undermine public health and safety.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iran remains heavily invested in providing the Houthis with expertise and intelligence, according to a Gulf source, while in turn the Houthis provide advice to Iraqi militia.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • The Hampshire County Sheriff's Office thanked everyone who helped in the three-day search and asked people to keep the woman's family in their thoughts and prayers.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter and all who loved you.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of prayers
Noun
  • The City of Denver Auditor's Office released its examination of the project Thursday, along with a series of recommendations.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommendations
Noun
  • William Bethel, 28, and Justin Booth, 23, have 40 guilty pleas combined because of evidence collected at Three Creeks Metro Park where hunting is not allowed.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The cuts were challenged in lawsuits and through pleas to legislators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleas
Noun
  • No details on injuries or fatalities were included in the post, which asked community members for video footage, photographs or any information related to the shooting.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • The petition was launched on Canada's parliamentary petitions portal, where citizens and residents of Canada can set up petitions to parliament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The move was so broken that players across the country started online petitions to try and get the EA developers to nerf Judkins' spinning.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of petitions
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“Adjurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjurations. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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