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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
In the weeks since Mr. Trump's return to office, James and other Democratic state attorneys general have filed a steady stream of lawsuits challenging a litany of Mr. Trump's executive orders and policies.
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
The laptop was discovered by Republican operatives weeks before the 2020 election and prompted a litany of accusations against the Biden family.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Since last year, schools across the country have enacted a litany of new measures to penalize discrimination, disruptive protests and code-of-conduct violations.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Apple has confirmed a bug in Dictation has been causing the incorrect transcription after a litany of posts documenting the glitch flooded TikTok and other social media platforms.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
The laptop was discovered by Republican operatives weeks before the 2020 election and prompted a litany of accusations against the Biden family.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Since last year, schools across the country have enacted a litany of new measures to penalize discrimination, disruptive protests and code-of-conduct violations.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Apple has confirmed a bug in Dictation has been causing the incorrect transcription after a litany of posts documenting the glitch flooded TikTok and other social media platforms.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
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He was diagnosed with a right hand fracture and spent the remainder of the season on the injured list.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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While these specific deals are especially noteworthy, this list is just the tip of the iceberg.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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An audio recording of the pope thanking people for their prayers was released on Thursday, March.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Francis has stayed in control In between respiratory crises, prayer and physiotherapy, Francis has appointed over a dozen bishops, approved a handful of new saints, authorized a three-year extension of his signature reform process and sent off messages public and private.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The metro area of Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, Virginia and North Carolina, has a 7 percent share of federal workers; here, active listings went up by 28.3 percent in the week ending on March 8.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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As active listings increased in Denver and statewide, home buyers willing to take the plunge have more options and purchasing power.—
Sara B. Hansen,
The Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2025
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Three elegant fireplaces — including one in the primary bedroom — give the home warmth, grace and ambiance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Her professionalism, grace and legal acumen set the standard.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their last public appearance as a couple was at the service of thanksgiving honoring King Constantine at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in February 2024, which several members of the British royal family also attended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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So were the more solemn thanksgiving ceremonies, and George Washington held one after the Revolutionary War.—
Michael Morris,
TIME,
27 Nov. 2024
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Boasberg, an appointee of President Obama confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate, issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday against Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lawyers representing nearly 300 Venezuelans deported under President Donald Trump’s invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act say deportation flights may have come after a judge ordered the removals halted.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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