1
as in petition
an address to God or a deity
he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep
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2
as in plea
an earnest request
we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem
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Recent Examples of prayer
In Rome, Pope Leo XIV offered special prayers for those touched by the disaster.
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Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and more are sharing their devastation and offering prayers to the victims of the flash floods in Texas.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
As rescue efforts continue, Texans remain unified in prayer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Waiting to enter the chapel and say a prayer for Jota, Maria Nogueira held a bunch of flowers with a note attached.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and more are sharing their devastation and offering prayers to the victims of the flash floods in Texas.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
As rescue efforts continue, Texans remain unified in prayer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Waiting to enter the chapel and say a prayer for Jota, Maria Nogueira held a bunch of flowers with a note attached.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayer
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Now more than 200 people have signed a petition seeking reinstatement of the class, Matson Tanner said, adding that the community did this entirely on its own.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Over 17,000 people also signed a petition set up to campaign for her removal from Love Island season 7.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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He was sentenced to one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, who agreed to drop more serious charges of harassment and misuse of public monies.—
Robert Anglen,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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In early May 2013, Rachel turned herself in as part of a pre-arranged plea deal.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Second District Judge John Judge later denied requests to drop the order.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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While the House has approved the request and the Senate is considering it, the administration might attempt a pocket rescission to cancel the funding even if congressional approval is not forthcoming.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Mosquito larvae hatch in areas where standing water collects, like ponds, birdbaths, flower pots, and gutters.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The data your business collects is a goldmine for increasing revenue and profits, and some great tools are available.—
Robbie Morrison,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Meghan, 43, wore Dior for her second Buckingham Palace balcony appearance after marrying Prince Harry in 2018, their son Prince Archie's christening in 2019 and the national service of thanksgiving honoring Queen Elizabeth during her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, among other times.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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