1
as in plea
an earnest request
though he was loath to take over the family business, he couldn't refuse his ailing father's adjuration
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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
an adjuration to check the facts carefully before publishing the exposé on corruption in the statehouse
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Recent Examples of adjuration
This has been a long half century of adjuration towards this name change.
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Deena Zaru, ABC News, 23 July 2021
Deena Zaru, ABC News, 23 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuration
Noun
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Some families supported the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial while ensuring punishment for Kohberger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
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There is no evidence Mueller weighed in on the investigation of Epstein, and his plea deal was handled by Alexander Acosta, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, whom Trump appointed as Secretary of Labor in his first term.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, a piece of paper towel taped over the hole and a prayer secures Perez's door.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
21 July 2025
Noun
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However, the petition appears to conflict with the California Values Act, or Senate Bill 54, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration agencies — with certain exceptions.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The petition needs 218 signatures to bypass leadership and compel Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose the files.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Adjuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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