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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The final outcome of the cases could take years to resolve pending appeals and settlement agreements, but experts say the shift in the public’s sentiment and understanding of social media’s dangers is already happening.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026 -
In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gathered before the photos of the deceased, a group of crash survivors offered prayers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, someone does not need to be fluent in the spoken language to participate, just as many Jews can recite prayers, lists and songs in Hebrew and Aramaic without necessarily being able to communicate in those languages.—
Bryan Kirschen,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some of the recommendations will require a California law change, work that Berlant says is underway by local lawmakers.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s changed is the cultural environment in which these wan pleas ring out.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As of Monday, about 100 residents had their own copies of petitions in circulation and had collected more than 2,200 signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The race saw on-again off-again challenger Juan Beto Ruiz ultimately removed from the ballot due to a missing maternal surname on his nomination petitions.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Adjurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjurations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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