as in predicting
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as in prophesy
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as in reading
to tell of or describe beforehand
holy men were prophesying the coming of a new messiah
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophesying
Verb
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The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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
Noun
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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
Adjective
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The challenge — and opportunity — is clear: to create retail and dining spaces that feel as wondrous and essential as the rides themselves.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The firm works on projects globally and excels at crafting family-friendly homes with a wondrous feel.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Prophesying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophesying. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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