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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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
It was born out of a prayer circle, in 1969, in which a group of evangelical businessmen began to speak about the need for a major Christian school in Palm Beach County.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
This is an agiary, a Zoroastrian place of worship for India’s Parsi community, where priests in white robes stoke a sacred flame around the clock and recite ancient Avestan prayers that have survived three millennia.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The prayer celebration was no performance.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Mornings for the 14 retired sisters in the Nkokonjeru convent begin with prayer.
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Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
This is an agiary, a Zoroastrian place of worship for India’s Parsi community, where priests in white robes stoke a sacred flame around the clock and recite ancient Avestan prayers that have survived three millennia.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The prayer celebration was no performance.
—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Mornings for the 14 retired sisters in the Nkokonjeru convent begin with prayer.
—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prayer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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After Haiti’s lost to Scotland, Haitians launched several petitions demanding that FIFA sanction the referee.
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On April 29, the Justice Department’s National Security Division notified the FCC that the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector had begun its review of the Paramount petition seeking a waiver of foreign-ownership rules.
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While not commenting directly on a report indicating that Nancy Guthrie had died, the Today co-anchor tearfully repeated her plea for anyone with information to come forward.
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Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday opened up about a note reportedly sent to the media in February regarding the missing Nancy Guthrie by issuing another plea for answers around her mother’s disappearance.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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Law enforcement made that request as part of their efforts to solve the case.
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For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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First came a federal court settlement requiring 1,200 units to be built (about half are now completed), then a second lawsuit resulted in an order to add 2,500 more, a ruling now under appeal.
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The stickers come in packs that contain seven to eight stickers with different images to trade and collect.
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Dust and moisture collect at the floor line and can contribute to odors that seem to come from nowhere.
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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.
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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