as in prefigures
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 foreshadows
The move foreshadows a mandate on purchasing domestic AI silicon, according to a report from The Information.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The film smartly foreshadows what will befall Alma and Maggie and Hank.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury’s entrance to Capricorn foreshadows an important business conversation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
It was shot in 2020, but the story foreshadows events that occurred during its release year (2021) in Guinea, Southeastern Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Opening with ominous footage of electrical towers and power lines trembling in high winds, the film swiftly foreshadows the disaster with drone shots of small towns surrounded by miles of forest.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Dido’s wonderfully operatic dying curse on her former lover foreshadows the future wars between her people and the descendants of the treacherous Trojans.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The willingness to self-immolate, often in isolation, under heavy surveillance, and with no expectation of immediate results, foreshadows how far Tibetans may be prepared to go to challenge Chinese rule.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
This background establishes Janalice’s vulnerability and foreshadows her entrapment in trafficking.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The film smartly foreshadows what will befall Alma and Maggie and Hank.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercury’s entrance to Capricorn foreshadows an important business conversation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
It was shot in 2020, but the story foreshadows events that occurred during its release year (2021) in Guinea, Southeastern Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Opening with ominous footage of electrical towers and power lines trembling in high winds, the film swiftly foreshadows the disaster with drone shots of small towns surrounded by miles of forest.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Dido’s wonderfully operatic dying curse on her former lover foreshadows the future wars between her people and the descendants of the treacherous Trojans.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The willingness to self-immolate, often in isolation, under heavy surveillance, and with no expectation of immediate results, foreshadows how far Tibetans may be prepared to go to challenge Chinese rule.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
This background establishes Janalice’s vulnerability and foreshadows her entrapment in trafficking.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshadows
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Tragedy strikes many times in this decades-spanning story, in many forms, but the defining event of Grainier’s life sees his home burned to the ground, an event that eerily prefigures the LA fires of early 2025.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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And research firm Gartner published a report this week that predicts 50% of companies that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire workers to perform similar tasks, but under different titles, by 2027.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Aristidou implies that the adult and the minor speak a common language.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lulu, as her name implies, is a bit off — but for lack of stronger competition, she’s put in charge of two well-off adolescents for a few nights each week.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its appearance on the horizon heralds the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, the brightest of all stars, about 17 minutes later.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Widespread showers across the Bay Area on Wednesday are expected to taper off Thursday before light rain Friday morning heralds the arrival of an atmospheric river Friday afternoon.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The company anticipates funding the Silicon Labs deal with cash on hand, and debt financing yet to be arranged.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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