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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
Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to the show’s statement, the rapper’s hairstylist also took to social media to ask for prayers.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Kingston’s prayers for a baby sibling also helped.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
After several prayers were recited, Olitzky trudged through snow and took the sign down.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Israeli police stopped Jerusalem's top Catholic official Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and another leader from holding private Palm Sunday prayers there.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
All of their gods and prayers and dances are aimed to praying for the Earth, giving back to the Earth, praying for rain, praying for good crops.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
All of their gods and prayers and dances are aimed to praying for the Earth, giving back to the Earth, praying for rain, praying for good crops.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to the show’s statement, the rapper’s hairstylist also took to social media to ask for prayers.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Kingston’s prayers for a baby sibling also helped.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
After several prayers were recited, Olitzky trudged through snow and took the sign down.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Israeli police stopped Jerusalem's top Catholic official Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and another leader from holding private Palm Sunday prayers there.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
All of their gods and prayers and dances are aimed to praying for the Earth, giving back to the Earth, praying for rain, praying for good crops.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
All of their gods and prayers and dances are aimed to praying for the Earth, giving back to the Earth, praying for rain, praying for good crops.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
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The newest expansion grows the list to include behavioral health co-responders and allows for health care and educational institutions to file the petitions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a result, attorneys have increasingly turned to habeas petitions as a kind of emergency lawsuit to expedite the release of children to their parents and sponsors.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the communications’ release — which also included Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds’ appeals to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for support — insiders told TMZ that Baldoni’s lawyers aimed to call Swift as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 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
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, despite pleas from Owens’ family, Lorincz was not charged with second-degree murder, a first-degree felony.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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More residents commented before the City Council unanimously approved it, and began taking comments on the rezoning and future land use requests for the land parcel.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union representing federal workers, did not respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Prayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayers. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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