as in diviners
one who predicts future events or developments
ancient Roman augurs who predicted the future by reading the flight of birds
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as in promises
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 predicts
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 augurs
Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
However, the lack of US presence and the diminished interest of private capital augurs negatively for the climate agenda.
—semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Vegas has struggled on offense but rookie RB Ashton Jeanty’s breakout game last week augurs well.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Every day augurs some new threat—to democracy, to decency.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
However, the lack of US presence and the diminished interest of private capital augurs negatively for the climate agenda.
—semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Vegas has struggled on offense but rookie RB Ashton Jeanty’s breakout game last week augurs well.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augurs
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The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Physics predicts that limbs with more mass concentrated away from the hip require more energy to swing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The outlook for that region predicts mild temperatures for spring, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God?—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the White House — none of it bodes well for the future of our democracy, setting precedents that other presidents on both sides of the aisle could very well continue.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Craig is a Seniors finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and considering Bill Belichick did not gain first-ballot entry, perhaps that bodes well for next Thursday’s HOF Class reveal at NFL Honors.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Thunderstorms combined with strong winds and rough seas could also create dangerous marine conditions early next week, forecasters said.—
Staff,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Wind gusts up to 30 mph are forecast for Monday, and up to 60 mph gusts are expected Tuesday, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Augurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augurs. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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