AUGURING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

auguring 1 of 2

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

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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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

Noun

In the distance, the dormant Volcán de Agua looms, a ring of wispy clouds around its peak auguring afternoon rain. — Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2021

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

Noun

In contrast, all there is of the future is our predictions, hopes, and beliefs about what might happen, which are again states of our minds in the present.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
The league is also asking prediction markets to stop offering predictions on officiating, such as how many flags will be thrown.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of prediction

Verb

Malkovich’s turn as Chris, the eccentric and aging veteran, already has awards prognosticators predicting his return to the Oscars race.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
However, weather forecasts predicting eight hours of dense fog repeatedly failed to match the conditions at the site.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of predicting

Noun

Senior vice president of strategy and client success Benjamin Bond has joined its Fresh Food Leadership Council, where his work will include forecasting, food waste and visibility across fresh-food operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecasting

Verb

Now apply that to everything else that a student might do in an educational setting, from reading comprehension to reasoning to critical thinking to even making friends.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Keep reading for some helpful tips that make hiking with your dog fun and worry-free.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of reading

Noun

With intermittent rain in the forecast over the next week, some sessions could be rescheduled or delayed for hours, corralling fans and shortening the time players have to recover for their next round.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
For Michigan, the forecast is essentially divided up between the two peninsulas, but the throughline appears to be milder temperatures and below-average snowfall.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecast

Noun

There’s urgency to rediscover rhythm as Miller’s prophecy of scrutiny comes to pass, which necessitates decisive leadership.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
This mindset may even be beneficial; having negative ideas about aging is linked to worse health outcomes, almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of prophecy

Noun

But rather than placing a higher hurdle on the bill, the maneuver is considered a sign of its popularity as a temporary stopgap.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026

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