1
as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
a yearbook augury that of all the graduates, he would be the most likely to succeed
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2
as in omens
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
some people believe that a broken mirror is an augury of seven years' bad luck
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3
as in divinations
the art or practice of foretelling future events by interpreting omens
the gift of augury that Nostradamus purportedly possessed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auguries
Noun
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According to the Houzz annual predictions report, flat-panel cabinets are making a comeback.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The thinking here is that, even if your predictions end up going to zero, the loss won’t be enough to derail your financial plans.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Not saying there aren’t omens worth acknowledging, like the first half against Texas A&M and Notre Dame missing on another five-star prospect under Brian Kelly.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Favourable Winds For The UK Index At the risk of speaking too soon, so far the omens are pretty good.—
John Stepek,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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The spending is based on forecasts that imports will continue to grow faster than the US economy as a whole, and that Trump’s push to make America more self-reliant won’t change that.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The idea that white-collar work could be upended is a resurgence of a sentiment shared widely during early 2025, when executives made similar doom-and-gloom forecasts.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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By the end of 1857, no one knew the crack-up of the Union was coming in three years, or that the nation would be in a civil war in four, but the portents were bleak.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Carol’s favorite, Bella Donna, does not carry the same dark portents.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Force gods, prophecies and witches are all in his wheelhouse, which could give some indication of what Kinberg is working with.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Thrilling are the hints of feminine power.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ancestry continues to provide hints about older ancestors, giving you the ability to dig even deeper into your family history.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite not having many suggestions, Swonk still feels compelled to document the numbers that suggest not all is well.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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New studies, however, clearly show that medical marijuana is not nearly as effective as the pro-marijuana lobby heralds.—
Mike Gimbel,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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The indie feature heralds from Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Auguries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auguries. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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