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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In the wake of the communications’ release — which also included Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds’ appeals to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for support — insiders told TMZ that Baldoni’s lawyers aimed to call Swift as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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After hearing comments from dozens of concerned residents, and against the advice of the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission, the Granbury City Council on April 7 agreed to rezone 2,000 acres for a data center power plant.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The records do not show if Epstein’s advice was considered by the Saudi rulers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Planting seasons, river baptisms, torture, prayers, African dialects, poverty, massacres, lynchings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth picks For those who will be in Fort Worth during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, here are sports bar recommendations.—
Ella Gonzales
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, despite pleas from Owens’ family, Lorincz was not charged with second-degree murder, a first-degree felony.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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While the agreements do not spell out the details of the work Epstein did for the Rothschilds, an earlier draft of the documents reveals more information, the Herald found.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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No further information was provided.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The newest expansion grows the list to include behavioral health co-responders and allows for health care and educational institutions to file the petitions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a result, attorneys have increasingly turned to habeas petitions as a kind of emergency lawsuit to expedite the release of children to their parents and sponsors.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Adjurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjurations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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