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
As the funeral procession got underway and the crowds swelled, a small group of supporters took Seif al-Islam’s coffin away and later performed the funeral prayers and buried him.
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Yousef Murad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That night, Savannah posted on social media asking for prayers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Our hearts and prayers are with Sonny’s family, friends, and everyone who loved him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Thank you for all of the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last several days.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Notre Dame Academy confirmed in a statement to NBC News that Guthrie graduated from the institution in 1959 and offered prayers for her and her family.
—Todd Miyazawa, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Top pick Cooper Flagg is better than the prayers that were said when the Mavericks drafted him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Men can also be caned for missing Friday prayers.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Yousef Murad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That night, Savannah posted on social media asking for prayers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Our hearts and prayers are with Sonny’s family, friends, and everyone who loved him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Thank you for all of the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last several days.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Notre Dame Academy confirmed in a statement to NBC News that Guthrie graduated from the institution in 1959 and offered prayers for her and her family.
—Todd Miyazawa, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Top pick Cooper Flagg is better than the prayers that were said when the Mavericks drafted him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Men can also be caned for missing Friday prayers.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayers
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The widening wealth gap has become top of mind across all income levels—from the Occupy Wall Street movement, to petitions led by the ultra-rich demanding higher taxes on the wealthy.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brown’s nominating petitions are facing an objection, according to the DuPage County clerk’s office.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 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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While an injury study may be inconclusive, what is conclusive is that despite some pleas to not add games, the schedule will grow.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though two players made impassioned pleas for other hard-to-catch skill-position players.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Various departments are in the process of preparing their budget requests, Superintendent Dan Bridges said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hearst Networks did not respond to multiple requests for comment on Hornsby’s exit.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayers. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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