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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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
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, in exile after leaving Venezuela in December, took to X to send prayers and wish strength to Venezuelans.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Continue saying your prayers, Tomdaya lovers, because the newlyweds have been feeding their fandom with the sweetest couple moments.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
This is an ongoing legal matter and my prayers are with his family.
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Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
And at their pre-World Cup camp north of Atlanta, several players engaged with Young in prayers and scripture readings.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Thank y’all in advance for all the support and everything and keeping me in y’all prayers.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
My love and prayers go out to his entire family and to all of his friends.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Please keep his family in your prayers tonight.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Continue saying your prayers, Tomdaya lovers, because the newlyweds have been feeding their fandom with the sweetest couple moments.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
This is an ongoing legal matter and my prayers are with his family.
—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
And at their pre-World Cup camp north of Atlanta, several players engaged with Young in prayers and scripture readings.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Thank y’all in advance for all the support and everything and keeping me in y’all prayers.
—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
My love and prayers go out to his entire family and to all of his friends.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Please keep his family in your prayers tonight.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
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On most Fridays throughout their term, the justices meet to discuss these petitions.
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The processing times for petitions have also gone up across every category.
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But in nearly every case, the Supreme Court granted emergency appeals from the administration and set aside those orders.
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Spencer was resentenced to death the next year, and subsequent appeals have been denied.
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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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As a result of the no contest pleas, the murder and the child abuse charges were dropped.
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Online federal court documents Monday did not show whether Falkner or Rincker have entered pleas.
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The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
Cite this Entry
“Prayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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