1
as in petition
an address to God or a deity
he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep
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2
as in plea
an earnest request
we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem
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Recent Examples of prayer
Winemakers have taken to saying their prayers in the vineyards.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Your prayers were answered because your voice sounds so silky and stunning.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Warm goose grease, mixed with powerful ingredients known only to midwives, became mothers’ friends in prayer and pregnancy.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Grateful for their progress and will continue to keep them in our prayers.
—Peter Aitken
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Your prayers were answered because your voice sounds so silky and stunning.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Warm goose grease, mixed with powerful ingredients known only to midwives, became mothers’ friends in prayer and pregnancy.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Grateful for their progress and will continue to keep them in our prayers.
—Peter Aitken
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
Noun
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Those filings are among the key elements in the Bar’s emergency petition filed last week.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Friends of the Everglades, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the area, started a petition against the proposal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Villar entered the plea in a brief court hearing with no further comments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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After declining to take a plea deal from prosecutors, Combs went to trial last month and could go to prison for the rest of his life if convicted on all counts.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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In 1945, the U.S. State Department looked to commission a Spanish version of the national anthem, per the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who looked to strengthen political and business partnerships with Latin American countries amid World War II.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The budget request notes that the total reduction aims to cover 5,093 positions across the DOJ.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
Noun
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Mosquito larvae hatch in areas where standing water collects, like ponds, birdbaths, flower pots, and gutters.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The data your business collects is a goldmine for increasing revenue and profits, and some great tools are available.—
Robbie Morrison,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The same day, members of the royal family — including King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Madeleine — attended a thanksgiving service for the new princess.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The thanksgiving service in the Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, which took effect on May 8, 1945.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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