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as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him
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as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen
at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger
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Recent Examples of prognostication
Along with the downbeat economic prognostications, the Street also is looking to judge the Fed response.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
The future of our country’s health care can no longer be about second-guessing, finger-pointing or armchair prognostications.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Especially in times of market uncertainty or volatility, our attention tends to be sucked into the bottomless vortex of pointless prognostication and aimless activity.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the annals of stock market commentaries are replete with prognostications that, in retrospect, were almost comically wrong.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
The future of our country’s health care can no longer be about second-guessing, finger-pointing or armchair prognostications.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Especially in times of market uncertainty or volatility, our attention tends to be sucked into the bottomless vortex of pointless prognostication and aimless activity.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the annals of stock market commentaries are replete with prognostications that, in retrospect, were almost comically wrong.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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Browns Receive Major Criticism From WWE Superstar The Miz Ahead of the upcoming competition, one Cleveland legend spoke out with a shocking prediction.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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But instead of continuing the story at the moment Iris comes to after her vision, the film jumps forward to the present day, where Iris’ premonition has become her granddaughter Stefanie’s (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) recurring nightmare.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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But Annabelle is also haunted by terrifying dreams — ones where her family are affected — and which Annabelle soon realizes aren’t just figments of her imagination, but premonitions of what’s to come.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Another Buffy option, this comforter is known for its top-tier temperature regulation and plush-to-the-touch feel.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The crisp colors, plush feel, and absorbency of our summer towels can quickly take a nose dive once the rigors of the season are in full swing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 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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Some of this fear is rooted in social comparison, but much of it is tied to daily concerns about funding retirement accounts and covering child care costs.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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While on the stand, Ventura also opened up about dating Mescudi for a short period, but allegedly having to break it off out of fear of Combs' reaction.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Though suspicions had long surrounded Steven Pankey — a local man with ties to her church who later ran twice for the governor of Idaho — he wasn’t arrested until 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Murderbot's newfound free will leads to odd behavior sparking suspicion from the PreservationAux team.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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The letter is a sign of growing ties between religious and AI safety groups, which share some of the same worries.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 May 2025
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But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm.—
Sabrina B. Valenti,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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