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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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Recent Examples of litany
The invocation appears like a litany after every mass shooting — and the backlash is just as inevitable.
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Peter Smith, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Westman, who once attended the school and whose mother worked for the parish before retiring in 2021, left behind several videos and page upon page of writings describing a litany of grievances.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The two have been at cross-purposes for years, ignoring their hearts for a litany of reasons.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Peter Smith, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Westman, who once attended the school and whose mother worked for the parish before retiring in 2021, left behind several videos and page upon page of writings describing a litany of grievances.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The two have been at cross-purposes for years, ignoring their hearts for a litany of reasons.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ellison held second place prior to earnings release Ellison’s rise comes a day after Forbes released its list of the world’s richest people.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called for prayers and held a moment of silence for Kirk during a meeting.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When a Republican member of Congress asked House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) if the moment of silence for Kirk could be changed to spoken prayer, a shouting match with the chamber’s Democrats ensued.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The home was recently fully remodeled, according to the listing, and includes both a full bar in the lower level as well as an outdoor bar and kitchen.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Cortlandt Manor home’s design, by Robert Cika, reflected Gleason’s fascination with unidentified flying objects (UFOs), the listing said.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The event itself is as chaotic as ever, with business strategist Ken (Tim Key) working overtime to get back into his boss, Marv Putnam's (Allan Havey) good graces, and Esmeralda going to great lengths to steal back the spotlight.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall in Texas is fun, but the show tackles real issues thoughtfully and with grace.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since then, challenges to the president’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act have been unfolding in courts across the country, and several judges have blocked deportations under the law within their judicial districts.—
Jan Wolfe,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The president’s unorthodox and unprecedented invocation of IEEPA to impose sweeping duties has been the point of contention at the center of multiple lawsuits brought in recent months.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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