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
Helping your teen find optimal methods for calming their brains down before bed, from meditation or prayer to taking a walk in the park before sunset.
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Hogan demanded his followers to train, say their prayers and eat their vitamins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms.
—Isabella Desendi, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
This boxy, cropped tee is the answer to my prayers.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Hogan demanded his followers to train, say their prayers and eat their vitamins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms.
—Isabella Desendi, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
This boxy, cropped tee is the answer to my prayers.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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Country music star and Nashville resident Brad Paisley added his voice to the discourse this week, urging his followers on social media to back an online petition against the project that now has nearly 400,000 signatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In his habeas petition, Vorbe points to an undated memorandum, which forms the basis of the administration’s removal proceedings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Affinity Gaming declined multiple requests from The Times to speak about Primm’s struggles.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The judge, who is presiding at the trial in the 296th District Court in Collin County, denied a defense request for the jury to be permitted to consider criminally negligent homicide, but jurors were instructed to consider manslaughter, a reckless killing.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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From a fantasy perspective, Ronaldo’s appeal is straightforward.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Businesses with national or broad-market appeal tend to attract the strongest investor interest.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Dust and moisture collect at the floor line and can contribute to odors that seem to come from nowhere.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Try to avoid letting water collect in flower pots, buckets, tarps and children’s toys.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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