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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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

Trump was flattered into joining Benjamin Netanyahu in attacking Iran, where former presidents had the intelligence to refuse his appeals.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Payments will not be released until the court grants final approval and all appeals have been resolved.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeals

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

Noun

The Supreme Court ruled immediately after hearing arguments that the registrar had relied on advice from Thomas’s office to issue the petitions.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
So far this year, 25 people — including Kohberger — have filed petitions for post-conviction relief in Ada County, according to a review of court records by the Statesman.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of petitions

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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