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as in petitions
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 appeals
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 prayers
The victim was kneeling in the street in the middle of his prayers with hundreds of other mosque congregants, when he was struck in the back.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Nadir Awad, 57 Awad, who lived just across the street from the mosque, attended daily for prayers.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The Cuban-American community in Dade County and throughout the nation mobilized for protests -- and for prayers.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Suleiman Adan of Council on American-Islamic Relations of Minnesota says the organization plans to meet Tuesday with state and federal safety leaders to discuss security at Friday prayers and next week's Eid celebration, where hundreds of thousands of Muslims are set to gather publicly.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Top Republican officials promote event Organizers expect thousands of people to attend Rededicate 250, which will include worship music, prayers and speeches from Cabinet heads and other Republican officials, along with religious leaders and others.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Nadir Awad, 57 Awad, who lived just across the street from the mosque, attended daily for prayers.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The Cuban-American community in Dade County and throughout the nation mobilized for protests -- and for prayers.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Suleiman Adan of Council on American-Islamic Relations of Minnesota says the organization plans to meet Tuesday with state and federal safety leaders to discuss security at Friday prayers and next week's Eid celebration, where hundreds of thousands of Muslims are set to gather publicly.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Top Republican officials promote event Organizers expect thousands of people to attend Rededicate 250, which will include worship music, prayers and speeches from Cabinet heads and other Republican officials, along with religious leaders and others.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
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Proceedings in the case will likely be halted as the Attorney General’s office petitions the Kansas Court of Appeals to overturn Folsom’s temporary injunction ruling.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The difference comes from a state Supreme Court decision in 2017 that lowers the threshold for tax measures that find their way to the ballot via citizen petitions instead of a legislative body’s vote.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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By following this guidance, prosecutors can avoid other appeals issues in its retrial.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The rest of the former policy — which spans about five pages long and addresses probationary periods, progressive discipline, appeals, hearings and more — was cut out on Tuesday night after the Board of Managers unanimously voted to delete the language.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 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
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Trump, of course, celebrated Colbert’s cancellation and hoped Kimmel would be fired next, though ABC has ignored the president’s many pleas to sever ties with Kimmel.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Cheng said authorities focus from the outset on breaking prisoners to gain guilty pleas in an environment of isolation, constant surveillance, enforced silence and extreme restrictions on physical movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The loyal, hardworking staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guest requests and ensure an unforgettable stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Both companies referred requests for comment to the Sports Betting Alliance.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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