as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the ludicrous foretellings of self-styled psychics at the end of each year
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as in predicting
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as in reading
to tell of or describe beforehand
a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretelling
Noun
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Odds and prediction for the Goodyear 400 Kyle Larson is the favorite to win the race at +400 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Tyler Reddick (+650), Denny Hamlin (+650), Ryan Blaney (+750) and William Byron (+800).—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025 -
This trade prediction would give the Phillies one of the best rotations in baseball by adding Padres' ace Dylan Cease.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Chinese oil companies are predicting peak oil demand as widespread electric vehicle usage in the nation is replacing gasoline guzzlers.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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JPMorgan economists recently raised their forecast for a U.S. and global recession to 60 percent, up from 40 percent following President Donald Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including 104 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will release their forecast in late May.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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McKinley’s belief in the home market’s reliability thus became a self-fulfilling prophecy.—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Analysts say that a gloomier economic outlook can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, as businesses and consumers prepare for potential turbulence ahead.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Foretelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretelling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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