prayers

noun

plural of prayer
1
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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2
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 In Jewish law, some prayers, such as those in the morning service, can only be said communally, in a quorum of 10 Jewish adults, called a minyan. — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026 The Pomona Red Devils team paid tribute in a Facebook post, sharing prayers for the couple. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family and friends, and our law enforcement community. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 July 2026 For many who are caught in, recovering from or trying to avoid the next heatwave, their prayers for rain might well be answered. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Heidi's and my prayers are with his family, his devoted staff, and the people of South Carolina. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Last October, the actress shared a childhood photo of Chelsea on Instagram and asked fans for prayers after her daughter was sentenced to prison following the revocation of her probation. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 Australia answered our prayers, replacing the impressive Patrick Beach, who made an excellent save late in regulation to keep the scores level, with 34-year-old Mat Ryan in the final seconds of extra time. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Muhammad Taqi al-Hakim, a senior scholar at the Najaf seminary, led the funeral prayers at the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law. — ABC News, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
  1. petitions
  2. appeals
  3. orisons
  4. pleas
  5. requests
Noun
  • At her press conference announcing the request for criminal investigations, Sheinbaum also called for petitions to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
    — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of petitions
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of appeals
Noun
  • 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
Definition of orisons
Noun
  • If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Leo’s Saturday pleas to European and American leaders are not unprecedented.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of pleas
Noun
  • Paramount had argued that the requests were irrelevant to the antitrust issues the state is investigating.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The statement is then added to your file and provided to whomever requests your credit report in the future.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
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