as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
some regard that 16th-century astrologer as an uncanny foreteller of some of the most disastrous events of the 20th century
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025 -
The diviner then asks a question in a yes-or-no format while tapping the enclosure to encourage the spider or crab to emerge.—
Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Our quartet of faith leaders believes the role of the prophet is to remind people of morality and justice and warn them of the consequences of their actions.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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For all her outward support, his wife has clearly begun to have her doubts about her beloved prophet.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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Iowa and Virginia have trended closer toward Democrats, while Maine’s seat is trending slightly toward Republicans, the election forecaster found.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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For severe weather information this weekend in Kentucky, see what NWS forecasters say here.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Foreteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreteller. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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