suppliances

noun

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

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  1. appeals
  2. prayers
  3. pleas
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of appeals
Noun
  • In Jewish law, some prayers, such as those in the morning service, can only be said communally, in a quorum of 10 Jewish adults, called a minyan.
    — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • The Pomona Red Devils team paid tribute in a Facebook post, sharing prayers for the couple.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of prayers
Noun
  • Each post has been circulated repeatedly with desperate pleas from bereaved owners and basic information about their beloved animals.
    — Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Walker had earlier entered pleas of not guilty to the charges in the initial complaint.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of pleas
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