as in predicted
to tell of or describe beforehand
a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events
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Recent Examples of foretold
The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.
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Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
Their four-volume distillation of all aspects of the Pittsburgh economy foretold the decline the region would face due to the shifting economic geography of the steel industry and Pittsburgh’s extreme lack of industrial diversification – things local leaders commonly saw as strengths.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Leading up to the release of the financial results, other figures foretold the company’s weak performance.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Yang foretold his exit, coincidentally or not, in April.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Mansion Languished Jen and Ben’s divorce was foretold, like so many divorces, when the couple listed their house.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
In 1962, researchers examined the Church of the True Word, which had foretold a nuclear disaster.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
The minute that happened, Farm Bank’s collapse was foretold.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
Their four-volume distillation of all aspects of the Pittsburgh economy foretold the decline the region would face due to the shifting economic geography of the steel industry and Pittsburgh’s extreme lack of industrial diversification – things local leaders commonly saw as strengths.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Leading up to the release of the financial results, other figures foretold the company’s weak performance.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Yang foretold his exit, coincidentally or not, in April.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Mansion Languished Jen and Ben’s divorce was foretold, like so many divorces, when the couple listed their house.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025
In 1962, researchers examined the Church of the True Word, which had foretold a nuclear disaster.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
The minute that happened, Farm Bank’s collapse was foretold.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretold
predicted
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One study that Edens was involved in was initiated by the Texas Defender Service and looked at whether experts accurately predicted future violence by defendants.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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However, while a potentially strong El Niño is predicted to develop by the end of the summer to early fall, there is not one present right now.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Foretold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretold. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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