forefelt

verb

past tense of forefeel
as in anticipated
to realize or know about beforehand did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

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  1. anticipated
  2. foresaw
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  • Chew highlighted the accelerating pace of technological development, particularly in scientific research, arguing that the longer-term implications of AI could be far greater than currently anticipated.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Unfortunately, the 2027 quarterback class doesn't appear nearly as promising as anticipated.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipated
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  • The head coach foresaw a transition taking place over a 12-to-18-month period, whereby Trafford would eventually usurp Pope, now 34.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Not long ago, Phillies management foresaw Miller as Bohm’s inevitable replacement.
    — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of foresaw
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“Forefelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefelt. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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