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also prophesy
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity
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Recent Examples of prophecy
If Israel keeps up its aggressive stance, Shara—who has been courting Syrian minorities—could allow or even back such militant groups’ attacks on IDF troops, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff -- and the first from the United States.
—Alex Perez, ABC News, 8 May 2025
By calling Powell 'Mr. Too Late,' the President may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff -- and the first from the United States.
—Alex Perez, ABC News, 8 May 2025
By calling Powell 'Mr. Too Late,' the President may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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How a police chief became a midcentury furniture pro. 2025 Emmy predictions: best comedy series, best comedy actress, and best comedy actor.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Many of those lost have been specialists in weather forecasting, storm response and resilience, among other skills involved in hurricane preparation, prediction and recovery.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Kayla gets back to their office to find that the official sign came in, and Jimmy put her name first.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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After all, the year started with many signs indicating that 2025 could be a strong comeback year for initial public offerings.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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