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
Were clues about the finale foreshadowed in The Sopranos?
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
That probably foreshadowed Burke's ability to improve the shape of his secondaries.
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Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The Drama Desk Awards have long foreshadowed triumphs at the Tony Awards.
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Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
The moment was foreshadowed a week earlier when Gritty posted a photo on TikTok of the Penguins’ mascot.
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Ryan Brennan
april 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
The moment was foreshadowed a week earlier when Gritty posted a photo on TikTok of the Penguins’ mascot with Gritty lurking behind it, doing his signature staredown.
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Ryan Brennan
april 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
His comments upon exiting might have foreshadowed the current difficulties.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Walton’s response to being denied a chance to make money off the Hula Hoop craze in the late 1950s foreshadowed a critical part of the Walmart DNA that can be seen in 2026 with the retailer’s purchase of the television company Vizio.
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Steve Lackmeyer,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Vingegaard also secured the best climber’s polka-dot jersey, and took the best sprinter’s green jersey in a show of force that foreshadowed another major battle with Pogačar at the Tour this summer.
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ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
That probably foreshadowed Burke's ability to improve the shape of his secondaries.
—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The Drama Desk Awards have long foreshadowed triumphs at the Tony Awards.
—
Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
The moment was foreshadowed a week earlier when Gritty posted a photo on TikTok of the Penguins’ mascot.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
The moment was foreshadowed a week earlier when Gritty posted a photo on TikTok of the Penguins’ mascot with Gritty lurking behind it, doing his signature staredown.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
His comments upon exiting might have foreshadowed the current difficulties.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Walton’s response to being denied a chance to make money off the Hula Hoop craze in the late 1950s foreshadowed a critical part of the Walmart DNA that can be seen in 2026 with the retailer’s purchase of the television company Vizio.
—
Steve Lackmeyer,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Vingegaard also secured the best climber’s polka-dot jersey, and took the best sprinter’s green jersey in a show of force that foreshadowed another major battle with Pogačar at the Tour this summer.
—
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadowed
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Gartner predicted 20% of organizations would flatten by 2026, eliminating over half of middle management roles.
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After trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season, Dybantsa will be able to ease into a secondary role as opposed to being heralded as a savior from his first game.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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Brexit prefigured further crises of confidence in Western democracies that have led to the steady advance of the far right.
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In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week and by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are anticipated to reach into the 90s.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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The sociologist Max Weber foresaw the paralysis of this bureaucratization that is now unleashing a rising fury against democracy itself.
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In 2016, Henry foresaw Alan Thicke having health issues months before Thicke died.
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