as in foreshadowing
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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In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
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Moore’s wartime Shelter Drawings depict families sheltering in the London Underground during air raids, while foreshadowing the abstract, organic forms of his later sculpture.
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But predicting how things will change decades from now is a more daunting task than embracing a gauzy promise.
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That’s why Jim had been stepping up his calls for Meta to start a cloud business , predicting the struggling stock would soar in response.
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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By summer 1781, the states had ratified the Articles of Confederation, heralding the new federal government but making no provisions to abolish slavery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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Perhaps foreseeing such a contentious contest, Pelosi's daughter Christine Pelosi, a longtime party organizer and attorney, opted to run for California state Senate in 2028 following her mother's retirement announcement.
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Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.
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“Adumbrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adumbrating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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