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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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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. —
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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Though Niall tries to calm Ruben, his pleas fall on deaf ears.— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Other defendants in the case — Karla Montoya, a former Viva manager, as well as Mirwais Shams and Ahmad Shams — are not part of the plea deal, according to the documents.— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The event brings together senior residents and young people — primarily college students — to share stories and life advice.— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.— Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Thank you for the prayers and support over the last year.— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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The advocacy group filed a similar suit against the Labor Department, where Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer hosts monthly prayer gatherings inspired by Hegseth.— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The judge granted Nancy's petition and gave Nancy possession of the house.— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images An online petition to urge Philz to keep the Pride flags up was circulated and immediately tallied thousands of signatures.— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Adjuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/adjuration. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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