bodement

noun

ˈbōd-mənt How to pronounce bodement (audio)
Definition of bodementnext
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future the continuing fascination with the obscure bodements of the 16th-century astrologer Nostradamus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodement
  1. prediction
  2. forecast
  3. forecasting
  4. predicting
  5. prophecy
  6. sign
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
Noun
  • United Launch Alliance opened 2026 with a forecast of 18 to 22 launches this year.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There's no heat advisory in place for Thursday, and storm chances are returning to the forecast – a nice change.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecast
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
Noun
  • With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of predicting
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
  • The enhanced scrutiny on Underwood, as Joe Rexrode writes, is an unfortunate sign of the times.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Bruins face a long and challenging season, but the Chesney Train won Game 1 and shows no signs of slowing down.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sign
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“Bodement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodement. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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