as in anticipating
to realize or know about beforehand
what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?
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as in predicting
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as in foreseeing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreknowing
Verb
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As LimX Dynamics continues to enhance Oli’s repertoire, each new demonstration pushes the humanoid closer to human-like agility – leaving the robotics community anticipating what groundbreaking skill might come next.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025 -
In terms of fundamentals, Wall Street is anticipating good news for Nvidia investors, with the company projected to post a roughly 58% increase in revenue in its fiscal year, which ends in January.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles were not eager to bring him back this season, potentially foreseeing a contract issue and apparently believing his production was replaceable.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thirteen members of the FOMC predicted 1 or 2 more rate cuts with only 4 members foreseeing no rate change.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each platform comes standard with sales forecasting, scoring, and process automation, and is a robust system for SMBs.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here's what 4 forecasting models predict What are tips for watching the northern lights?—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For those of us who have loved Carmen Maura since the first of her seven features with Pedro Almodóvar 45 years ago, watching her expressive face in Calle Málaga is its own wondrous reward.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face Moisturizer A-listers like Amal Clooney and Sienna Miller wear this top-selling moisturizer that’s aptly named for its wondrous formula.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Threshold moments invite divination, making the equinox the perfect night to host a tarot or oracle gathering.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This secluded, 75-acre Relais & Châteaux property — the first in North America – seamlessly blends rustic simplicity with extraordinary pampering.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson continues to inspire with her extraordinary talent and authenticity; Salli Richardson-Whitfield has evolved into one of the most dynamic directors and executive producers working in television today; and Damson Idris embodies the brilliance and promise of a new generation.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bad feelings flared up moments after Payton's Broncos pulled off a miraculous rally on Sunday, beating New York 33-32 in a game that Denver trailed by 18 with six minutes left.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos and raising expectations around the NFL, the Chargers have been on a less-than-stellar stretch in which their only victory in their past four games was a miraculous, last-minute win over the struggling Miami Dolphins.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Foreknowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknowing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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