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
The Bryce Huff trade in the 2025 offseason foreshadowed the shortfall at edge rusher that led to the midseason acquisition of Jaelan Phillips.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Much of this turmoil is foreshadowed in the report's data, which largely spans from June 2024 to June 2025.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Feb. 2026
Recall, dearest reader, that the Season 4 trailer foreshadowed their getaway with a steamy shot of Benedict emerging from a lake.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Analysts are now looking to see further evidence of Apple's AI strategy, strong iPhone 17 demand that was foreshadowed in the previous quarter's results and whether memory costs are actually affecting its gross margins.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Sadly, Ilya may still have to do this, as foreshadowed by his brother’s homophobia and his disillusionment with Russia writ large.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Anytime is an excellent opportunity to revisit Maverick's friendship with Goose (Anthony Edwards), his rivalry with Iceman (Val Kilmer), and the iconic volleyball match that foreshadowed Maverick's football game.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
There was a holding call, which foreshadowed a litany of special-teams penalties to come for the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
An early arrival of the new guidelines had been foreshadowed.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Much of this turmoil is foreshadowed in the report's data, which largely spans from June 2024 to June 2025.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Feb. 2026
Recall, dearest reader, that the Season 4 trailer foreshadowed their getaway with a steamy shot of Benedict emerging from a lake.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Analysts are now looking to see further evidence of Apple's AI strategy, strong iPhone 17 demand that was foreshadowed in the previous quarter's results and whether memory costs are actually affecting its gross margins.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Sadly, Ilya may still have to do this, as foreshadowed by his brother’s homophobia and his disillusionment with Russia writ large.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Anytime is an excellent opportunity to revisit Maverick's friendship with Goose (Anthony Edwards), his rivalry with Iceman (Val Kilmer), and the iconic volleyball match that foreshadowed Maverick's football game.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
There was a holding call, which foreshadowed a litany of special-teams penalties to come for the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
An early arrival of the new guidelines had been foreshadowed.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowed
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The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system — but some astronomers think a part of it might still be out there.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Still, research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates predicted in November that the ETFs will grow at a 29% to 35% five-year compound annual growth rate.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another Winter Olympics are upon us, heralded by Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie among those carrying the torch.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chess by telegraph also prefigured chess played through other means of telecommunications.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2025
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The dynamic prefigured the White House of Bush 43, which the Veep largely staffed, and substantially dominated.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Formal provisions for the exchange of prisoners was not agreed upon until the summer of 1862, delayed by the Union’s reluctance to take any action that implied recognition of Confederate nationhood.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not long after she was hired by a prior commission that trumpeted its decision to appoint a Black woman, Bowden-Lewis implied the commissioners were racists for failing to appoint a Black candidate of her choice as the division’s human resources director.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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For areas south and east of the city, a change to plain rain is anticipated before clearing later in the night.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, proliferation has moved much more slowly than anticipated at the time.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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