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 decision also foretold a cultural and political shift, which then executive editor Lacey Donohue — now a senior vp at Hulu — recognized immediately.
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Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.
—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
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
Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.
—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
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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Westford Academy started the year a tad shaky, but caught fire as some predicted while the season progressed.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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In her statement, Alfonsi predicted CBS News would try to make her exit an administrative decision not related to her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Foretold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretold. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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