Thesaurus results for FORESAW

foresaw

verb

Definition of foresaw next

past tense of foresee

as in anticipated

to realize or know about beforehand a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen

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Recent Examples of foresaw In 2016, Henry foresaw Alan Thicke having health issues months before Thicke died. —

Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 In 1685, Giovanni Borelli, the Italian physicist, foresaw a world where machines driven by pulleys could ape the actions of animals. —

Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026 Both generally have a good feel for that, though Kiper and Jeremiah and everyone else never foresaw Shadeur Sanders slipping to the fifth round in last year’s draft. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 This can lead to surprise winners — nobody foresaw Uno-X’s Søren Wærenskjold taking victory last season. —

Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 The important thing is that the ancient Circassians and Turks clearly foresaw Trump! —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026 Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor. —

Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences. —

Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025 As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair. —

Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025

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The project is anticipated to generate $310,655 in grant funding for the housing finance corporation, Hennig said.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Any midfield exits will require replacements, and a departure for Joe Willock, who is entering the final year of his contract, is anticipated, while Sandro Tonali may also leave if Newcastle’s financial demands are met, meaning up to two midfielders may be required.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026