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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
But what my daughter and I especially like about Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is that several members of the leading cast have visions, telepathic empathy, and respect ancient wisdom and prophecy.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe.
—Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Time will tell whether that prophecy comes to fruition.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe.
—Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Time will tell whether that prophecy comes to fruition.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adding weight to Meloni’s prediction of upcoming turbulence is the fact that 43 members of Congress have already announced plans to leave.—
Juan Williams,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service is predicting four to eight additional inches at many resorts between Wednesday evening and Friday morning, although founding meteorologist Joel Gratz acknowledged that the weather models for this system have been a bit confounding.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Prices will also stay at today’s lofty levels, said Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast’s vice president of global vehicle forecasting.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
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There is no significant chance of rain in the forecast at the moment, but a small chance for a few showers south of I-20 on Tuesday.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boston will likely see a couple days with temperatures well above freezing in the coming week and may get a coastal storm heading into the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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