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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The New York Yankees pivoted from the loss of Juan Soto better than just about anyone anticipated, but that didn't fully remove the shock.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025 -
The final remedy is anticipated to be available in June 2026.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Forefelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefelt. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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