as in foresight
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a suspenseful story about a man who has a frightening foreknowledge of disasters
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Noun
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Businesses are being challenged to respond with greater agility and foresight.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025 -
Autism experts talk through strategies for how families can plan the July Fourth holiday with their kids For kids who have autism, the July Fourth holiday can require planning, strategizing, and foresight to keep the holiday low-stress and enjoyable.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Twenty years later, A Day Without a Mexican is having a second life — streaming on Amazon Prime and being referenced all over social media for its eerie prescience.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Noun
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Today, many modern practitioners turn to cannabis to enhance practices like yoga, journaling, and of course—divination.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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“Foreknowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknowledge. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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