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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
While many will be watching the races as a potential prognostication for the Oscars, there are also several outliers nominated, including Hugh Grant for Heretic, Saoirse Ronan for The Outrun, and Jamie Lee Curtis for The Last Showgirl.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
There are countless examples of people in prison transforming in stark contrast to these judicial prognostications.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Your husband’s prognostication about weddings and children aren’t wish fulfillment so much as a reflection of his hope that your daughter is happy in life.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Topline Top strategists largely expect another year of strong returns for the U.S.’ leading S&P 500 stock index in 2025, according to early prognostications from major banks, a welcome bullish signal for investors already enjoying a historic bull market.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
There are countless examples of people in prison transforming in stark contrast to these judicial prognostications.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Your husband’s prognostication about weddings and children aren’t wish fulfillment so much as a reflection of his hope that your daughter is happy in life.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Topline Top strategists largely expect another year of strong returns for the U.S.’ leading S&P 500 stock index in 2025, according to early prognostications from major banks, a welcome bullish signal for investors already enjoying a historic bull market.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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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
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However, that this prediction came before the introduction of tariffs for goods coming from outside the U.S., so this may not turn out to be accurate.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The actor recurred as Father Lonigan, the blind priest who had premonitions of evil, in Passions during its nine-season run.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rylance as Cromwell winces at the spectacle, a premonition of his own future.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Todd Snyder x Bon Iver Sweater Hoodie – $398 – crafted from Snyder’s signature Nomad yarn — a recycled Italian cashmere that offers a plush, lofty feel and the perfect weight for year-round wear.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Depending on the bike, this can counteract any wonky feel of the ride.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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Adolescence escalates all these issues and fears to their most horrifying symbolic end.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the month, the new moon in Taurus invites you to embrace more intimacy and transformation in your love life, even if that means facing your fears in the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The report concluded that the university administration had repeatedly failed to address the concerns of pro-Palestinian demonstrators and, instead, treated them with suspicion.—
Sharon Otterman,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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And there’s no way the Hatches, with their matriarch’s suspicion of television generally, would have gotten a color TV.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 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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Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inflation, tariff worries drive consumers' outlooks to lowest levels in 12 years What are tariffs?—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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