as in implies
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the strife in Bloody Kansas in the 1850s adumbrated the civil war that would follow
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Analyst Seth Seifman's $320 price target implies that shares of AeroVironment could rally 31% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The move foreshadows a mandate on purchasing domestic AI silicon, according to a report from The Information.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The film smartly foreshadows what will befall Alma and Maggie and Hank.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Kamm tail, with its upturned spoiler and flat panel adorned with Ferrari’s signature twin round taillights, is a nod to aerodynamics that prefigures the shape of the Lusso’s spiritual successor, the 275 GTB.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tragedy strikes many times in this decades-spanning story, in many forms, but the defining event of Grainier’s life sees his home burned to the ground, an event that eerily prefigures the LA fires of early 2025.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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While most of the snow piled up since the end of January melted or was washed away by the rain the past few warmer days, NWS predicts temperatures will once again drop, causing the rain to turn to snow.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The seasonal outlook also predicts a 33% to 40% chance of above-average precipitation for the majority of the state during the spring months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Foley anticipates more bachelor’s degrees in the future, reflecting the college’s evolution to meet workforce needs and support returning students.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Phelps anticipates stiff competition from national chains and local taco restaurants alike.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its appearance on the horizon heralds the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, the brightest of all stars, about 17 minutes later.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Widespread showers across the Bay Area on Wednesday are expected to taper off Thursday before light rain Friday morning heralds the arrival of an atmospheric river Friday afternoon.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Adumbrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adumbrates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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