as in predicted
to give a slight indication of beforehand
a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Recent Examples of foreshadowed
Froome’s contract with the Israel-Premier Tech professional cycling team expires at the end of this year, according to the BBC, which reported that he’s previously foreshadowed that 2025 could be his last year as a professional cyclist.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Thursday’s heavy workload — eight carries, six receptions — further foreshadowed a bounce-back season from the 49ers’ offensive catalyst.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Both players’ scathing assessment of Richardson foreshadowed a roller coaster 2024 campaign that was a lot more down than up.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Hungary was the race that foreshadowed their rivalry one year ago.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025
Yesterday, the administration foreshadowed cutting all remaining federal funds to Harvard.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Was there a moment that foreshadowed her death?
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
The BAFTAs and the Oscars have aligned on Best Actress in 15 of the last 20 years — including, memorably, last year, when the BAFTAs foreshadowed Emma Stone's surprise Oscar win over Lily Gladstone.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
As with previous outings, death is foreshadowed before flashing back one week earlier to the guests’ arrival at the elite five-star White Lotus resort.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Thursday’s heavy workload — eight carries, six receptions — further foreshadowed a bounce-back season from the 49ers’ offensive catalyst.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Both players’ scathing assessment of Richardson foreshadowed a roller coaster 2024 campaign that was a lot more down than up.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Hungary was the race that foreshadowed their rivalry one year ago.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025
Yesterday, the administration foreshadowed cutting all remaining federal funds to Harvard.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Was there a moment that foreshadowed her death?
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
The BAFTAs and the Oscars have aligned on Best Actress in 15 of the last 20 years — including, memorably, last year, when the BAFTAs foreshadowed Emma Stone's surprise Oscar win over Lily Gladstone.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
As with previous outings, death is foreshadowed before flashing back one week earlier to the guests’ arrival at the elite five-star White Lotus resort.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowed
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However, the Ulrich plan largely predicted it right, envisioning a district that would absorb all of California’s northern state line with Oregon, stretching to Nevada.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her nails, designed by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, followed predicted fall trends with a milky pink base and a short cut.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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If there was the intention to strengthen in central defence with Jaka Bijol, should that have heralded the right moment to generate more room in the transfer budget with Struijk’s sale?—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Figure 6 compares Klarna’s implied future NOPAT in these scenarios to its historical NOPAT.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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DeSantis implied that, with increasing property tax revenue coming into the county, the county was hoarding money in reserves rather than applying it to taxpayer initiatives.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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While this clash may be anticipated by many fans, the buildup to Cena and Paul's in-ring fight hasn't been without issues.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, no significant wind events are anticipated this weekend.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Nobody outside of the player’s inner circle foresaw this outcome.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Foreshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshadowed. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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