Thesaurus results for SUPPLIANCE

suppliance

noun

ˈsə-plē-ən(t)s

Definition of suppliance

as in appeal

an earnest request with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above

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Noun

Hacky sack’s revival is digital in its distribution and analog in its appeal.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
His public appeal came after Russia bombarded Kyiv with drones and missiles in another deadly attack at the start of the week.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of appeal

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The thoughts and prayers expressed on the phones are, in a sense, carried by the wind.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Iranian state media showed throngs of people gathered at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a large prayer complex in Tehran, visiting the family's caskets.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of prayer

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Kunst said there’s currently a petition written and addressed to the office within the Vatican that works on the canonization process.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
If 25% of electors in either district were to sign a petition challenging the plan, the public would need to vote, which would then require a simple majority for the consolidation to move forward, according to Idaho Code.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of petition

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