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foreknew

verb

past tense of foreknow
as in anticipated
to realize or know about beforehand what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?

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  1. anticipated
  2. foresaw
Verb
  • The Hornets anticipated competing one final season in the FCS this season, but a spring invite to the Mid-American Conference was welcomed news but with the underlined theme that this will take time.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Saturday’s main event will feature the flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van (17-2) and Alexandre Pantoja (30-6), a matchup that has been highly anticipated ever since their first bout ended prematurely.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 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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“Foreknew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknew. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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