as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the securities analyst's prognosis for the stock market in the new year
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Recent Examples of prognosis
Despite the severe prognosis, the singer shared an optimistic outlook on his recovery, citing his religious faith.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The types also have different prognoses (outlooks) and growth rates.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 6 May 2025
Upon waking up, Haidar was handed what doctors believed to be an ambitious prognosis: one year to use a wheelchair, to move her arms, to eventually learn to walk, first with the help of support bars, then a walker, and then, finally, with only the gentle assistance of a physio’s hand or forearm.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If caught early and the melanoma is just in the upper layer of the skin, the prognosis is better and treatment is less invasive.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The types also have different prognoses (outlooks) and growth rates.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 6 May 2025
Upon waking up, Haidar was handed what doctors believed to be an ambitious prognosis: one year to use a wheelchair, to move her arms, to eventually learn to walk, first with the help of support bars, then a walker, and then, finally, with only the gentle assistance of a physio’s hand or forearm.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If caught early and the melanoma is just in the upper layer of the skin, the prognosis is better and treatment is less invasive.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosis
Noun
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Snowflake — The data storage stock rallied 13.4% after first-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street’s predictions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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Bitcoin has surged to an all-time high of around $112,000 per bitcoin, soaring amid a flood of hyper-bullish bitcoin price predictions.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Below-average hurricane season expected in eastern Pacific The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in a seasonal hurricane forecast released May 22, said that a below-average eastern Pacific hurricane season is most likely.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Tuesday’s weather forecast sees sunny and clear skies, with a high of 84 degrees.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2025
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But against the odds, his second-season prophecy had come true.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Machar has long regarded himself as destined for the presidency, citing a prophecy years ago by a seer from his ethnic group.—
Cara Anna,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Prognosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosis. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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