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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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
Paul Davidson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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
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Brazil still doesn’t have specific regulation for prediction markets, but the finance ministry is following this market evolution closely and started preliminary talks on it.—
Katherine Doherty,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite the groundhog’s predictions, Texas has already welcomed warmer weather along with the introduction of severe weather season — both indicative of the seasonal shift.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lloyd now joins the inside linebacker room with promising soon-to-be third-year talent in Trevin Wallace and a few other question marks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The results represent a victory for the ruling Historic Pact, which has campaigned on promising to continue Petro’s program of progressive economic reforms.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ski resort was predicting cloudy skies for most of the weekend with a high of 31 on Friday.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With forecasts predicting a high of 84 degrees on Sunday, Los Angeles Marathon organizers will offer medals to runners who complete 18 miles.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The general setup for the strong storms is a clash between warm air streaming north from the Gulf Coast and cooler Canadian air behind cold fronts, according to meteorologists with the private forecasting service AccuWeather.—
Kathy McCormack,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Douglas Hilderbrand, the executive director of the American Weather Enterprise Association, a new trade group focused on forecasting and communicating weather information, has been working with Sorensen on the bill.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep reading for Pottery Barn open-box finds from the outlet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The academics largely described a mix of awe and concern, similar to what legendary investor Howard Marks described after reading a 5,000-word memo prepared for him by Claude.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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His forecast could turn out to be correct, even as the price of oil repeatedly breaks $100 a barrel despite efforts from the US and other nations to ease the pain.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The prophecy of sorts seems to suggest the Frasers will violate their own plan to steer clear of the war, but can it be trusted?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war intensified as Washington and Tehran focused their attention on the Strait of Hormuz and showed little sign of easing their aerial campaigns.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Auguring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auguring. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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