as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
took the soothsayings published in the tabloids with a grain of salt
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Recent Examples of soothsaying
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Noun
It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothsaying
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list The discount could vary depending on state laws.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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
Adjective
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The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The film chronicles the extraordinary story of a group of inmates who defied the odds to create a timeless piece of art.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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There was also one stupendous line leading from it...—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The stupendous tree trunk jutting up through the middle?—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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After 23 years and an astonishing 4,953 episodes, the show reaches its finale Friday as the sports media industry’s most prolific on-air talent incubator.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Game two was astonishing, and a full reckoning of the faults that existed in the defending champs’ armor.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s conflict in everything, in the clashing of worlds and the fight for a world that makes sense to believe in, yet miraculous poetry and optimism somehow, too.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Indiana pulled off a miraculous comeback victory that night, and Miller scored 25 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Soothsaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothsaying. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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