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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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Recent Examples of litany
Six other people were also arrested and face a litany of charges, including cash transactions involving drug offenses and conspiracy.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The litany of Los Angeles fires has already proven difficult for many organizations hosting ceremonies this awards season.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
While Matson's video highlights a litany of issues, Bazazzadeh cautioned that unseen problems could drive up repair costs.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But the litany of slights and snubs on both sides was long and lingering.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The litany of Los Angeles fires has already proven difficult for many organizations hosting ceremonies this awards season.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
While Matson's video highlights a litany of issues, Bazazzadeh cautioned that unseen problems could drive up repair costs.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But the litany of slights and snubs on both sides was long and lingering.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
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Just last year in 2024, Texas was on Forbes’ list of the cities with the worst drivers, specifically talking about Dallas and Fort Worth.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jemima McEvoy is a staff writer who covers billionaires, and works on Forbes’ flagship Forbes 400 and World Billionaires lists.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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At this time, his family is requesting privacy and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At an inaugural prayer service, an Episcopal bishop asked Trump to show mercy to immigrants and L.G.B.T. children.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The listing presents a rare opportunity for a new buyer, Compass listing agent Neal Ward said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Contrary to realty ethics rules, Pearl did not disclose in the listing that the house doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy, and its building permit expired Feb. 15.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Caregivers in general should give themselves more grace, because parenting mistakes happen—and most of them aren’t going to end in disaster.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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The former royal couple's most recent appearance together was at the thanksgiving service honoring King Constantine at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in February 2024.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In many ways, that spirit will be a combination of a theme from the last major holiday — thanksgiving — as well as this one — new birth.—
Claire Reid,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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As ash rained down on my home in East Los Angeles from the Eaton Fire, so did the online invocations of Didion and Davis on wind and flame.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nevitt said that the invocation of the Defense Production Act, which can be used to accelerate manufacturing, is also possible.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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