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noun

as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future it's a good thing that people don't remember the tabloid's augurings a year later, since very few come to pass

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auguring

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verb

present participle of augur
1
as in promising
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome the extended interview augurs well for your acceptance into that law school

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2
as in predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand the fortune-teller augured nothing but a series of calamities for me

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Recent Examples of auguring
Verb
Millar, however, noted that a gauge of wholesale costs rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, auguring a further rise in consumer prices. — Paul Davidson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auguring
  1. prediction
  2. promising
  3. predicting
  4. forecasting
  5. reading
  6. forecast
  7. prophecy
  8. sign
Noun
  • Advertisement For many who work in climate, this season of extremes has revived the longstanding prediction that the effects of rising global temperatures will help drive a resurgence in concern among policymakers and the general public.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026
  • The highest call came from Blair’s fellow brokerage Raymond James at $800; the lowest was Stifel’s prediction of $190.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of prediction
Verb
  • In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Boise’s newest garage broke ground Thursday on Jefferson Street, promising parking and public spaces next to the Treasure Valley YMCA’s flagship downtown campus.
    — Mark Dee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of promising
Verb
  • As a result, Kalshi and Polymarket’s World Cup contracts have shown mixed accuracy in predicting match outcomes.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Efforts to mitigate the risks include habitant management, detecting and predicting wildlife moments, and keeping the animals away.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • Whether prediction markets could aggregate useful data for forecasting wildfires remains an open question.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Connected to local weather stations and regional forecasting models, the foldable system receives early warnings of incoming storms, extreme snowfall, or hail.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of forecasting
Verb
  • Then we’re yanked into Louis’s hazy POV, from which Armand is reading another one of his apology letters.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Treat your nails to these nail-strengthening polishes, and keep reading to shop additional options at Amazon from $19.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of reading
Noun
  • Another round of storms could bring an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated spots getting up to 8, though forecast models suggest the heaviest rain may fall northwest of the areas hit hardest so far.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Netflix and sell Shares in Netflix fell over 8% in after-hours trading after the streaming giant disappointed investors with its latest earnings forecast.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • The prophecy came true last fall, when Alpert and the Brass sold out all shows on a theater tour that climaxed in November in a buzzy pair of appearances down the street at the Dolby Theatre.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • She’s sustained by her love for her husband, their home in the megacity Losan (strikingly similar to Los Angeles), until a prophecy draws her to an enemy and a clash that will determine the fates of their peoples.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of prophecy
Noun
  • This is the first sign of the kind of tomfoolery Luke has in store for the night.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • The bright blue sign reading ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ outside the silver chain-link gate at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport has been removed.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of sign

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