as in foreseen
to realize or know about beforehand
what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?
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It’s been better than even the most optimistic among us could have foreseen.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Young adults with disabilities have much to offer that could not have been foreseen in advance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Soundside flooding with minor impacts are anticipated later today through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But this line of research, too, has turned out to be far less revelatory than anticipated.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Foreknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknown. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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