Thesaurus results for SUPPLICATIONS

supplications

noun

plural of supplication

as in prayers

an earnest request the Red Cross made an urgent supplication for donations of food and blankets for the earthquake victims

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Recent Examples of supplications Late nights and anxious supplications. — Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025

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The Hampshire County Sheriff's Office thanked everyone who helped in the three-day search and asked people to keep the woman's family in their thoughts and prayers.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter and all who loved you.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of prayers

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This week's hearings mark the first major step in Anthony's post-conviction appeals process following his sentencing.

— CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
If the dispute is not resolved during the examination, UnitedHealth can pursue the IRS administrative appeals process and potentially litigate the matter.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeals

Noun

The Times stands by our journalism, and the president’s legal pleadings will not change that or deter further reporting.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Jain said Jackson has not been formally served with any pleadings, and his representatives were never contacted by Mayers' team over the suit.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026

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