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
Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Our hearts and prayers are with her family.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Besides, what could Garfield have possibly said to answer Guiteau’s prayers?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Hearts and prayers out to them.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Please keep Mike and the Rotunda family in your prayers.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
For all of your prayers and all of your support, not only for our family, but for the Turning Point USA family, which includes all of you, especially those that are students.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Thank you for all your support and prayers.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Our hearts and prayers are with her family.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Besides, what could Garfield have possibly said to answer Guiteau’s prayers?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Hearts and prayers out to them.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Please keep Mike and the Rotunda family in your prayers.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
For all of your prayers and all of your support, not only for our family, but for the Turning Point USA family, which includes all of you, especially those that are students.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Thank you for all your support and prayers.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
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Some asylum petitions have been denied, while others are still in process.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After making its first appearance at the 2024 Live Más Live event, the dessert quickly built a cult-like reputation online, with fans sharing mockups, memes and petitions begging for a real release.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since then, adoption appeals have poured in from across India and overseas.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both Lillig and his attorney, Sean Pickett, did not respond to requests for comment Wednesday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tesla did not respond to a requests for comment, but the board has strongly advocated for this pay package in SEC filings and public comments.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayers. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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