foreknown

past participle of foreknow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreknown
Verb
  • The storms are foreseen to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Still, few could have foreseen Tong reaching the majors, given the Mets' many pitching signings in the offseason.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In which case, the good news is that the iPhone 17 Air may be getting a bigger battery than was anticipated.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Many had anticipated Sand would seek the governorship, launching his bid for the seat almost exactly one month after Reynolds announced her retirement.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Foreknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknown. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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