as in auspices
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
among some ancient peoples, solar eclipses were often seen as celestial bodings of earthly calamities
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Noun
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Fans debated score predictions, discussed players and shared hopes that Algeria could upset the defending world champions.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026 -
The good news is that if the Strait of Hormuz remains open and inventory drawdowns slow, then markets should avoid some of the dire predictions that were feared earlier, Hussain said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Google says Magic Cue suggestions will expand beyond Google’s messaging app to Snapchat, Telegram, and Instagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Blanche may have denied before Congress that the weaponization fund was moving ahead, but others have been less categorical, dropping hints that payouts remain in play.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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People who are malnourished for an extended period of time, have diseases of the GI tract that impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and those whose diet is low in vitamin A or its precursors can develop a deficiency.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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The precursors for fentanyl come mainly from China, and the drug is produced in Mexico before being sent across the border, mostly through legal ports of entry.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The indie feature heralds from Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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If 30 heralds the end, Brown makes every last moment count.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the shadows of the long-hut, the elders muttered among themselves—of portents and crops and weather and the storage of grain.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Not every fantasy needs to have dark lords and grim portents and incestual romances.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Norwegian ended his season before the Olympics to further recover from a shoulder injury, but attended the finals as one of the forerunners, who test a course shortly before a race starts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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These were the forerunners of today’s robots.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers created a test to screen drivers who can perceive omens before a road accident occurs.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Bodings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodings. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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