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
  • French government appeals for people to avoid the region are causing consternation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appeals
Noun
  • During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the families, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of prayers
Noun
  • Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of arraignment, the two entered not guilty pleas.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pleas
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“Suppliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliances. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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