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
Thankful for God’s protection, strength, and the countless prayers that carried us through her early days.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.
—Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In India, the day of the full moon is also known as Magha Purnima, when devotees engage in acts of charity, fasting and prayer, according to The Economic Times.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The protesters risking their lives on the streets all across Iran deserve more than just our thoughts and prayers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.
—Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In India, the day of the full moon is also known as Magha Purnima, when devotees engage in acts of charity, fasting and prayer, according to The Economic Times.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The protesters risking their lives on the streets all across Iran deserve more than just our thoughts and prayers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
Noun
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The school can submit a petition for renewal with SCOE within 30 days.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hearing was reset for Wednesday, but Owens did not appear in person or remotely, so Gold dismissed her petition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ruppe took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired in the death.—
Julia Coin
January 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Luchin was charged with robbing a bank in Orinda and later sentenced to a year in jail through a plea deal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility can review a government device upon request.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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Multiple programs and projects face the axe, including the Mars Sample Return Mission, which is currently underway, with the Perseverance rover caching rock and soil samples that a later spacecraft would fly to Mars and collect.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Interest in USOs is growing as databases like Enigma collect and visualize reports, prompting scientists and defense experts to take a closer look.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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