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as in predicting
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the reshuffle of the company's management heralded the sweeping changes to come
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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
herald the great tidings to all the world
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Recent Examples of heralding
By summer 1781, the states had ratified the Articles of Confederation, heralding the new federal government but making no provisions to abolish slavery.
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New York Times,
22 June 2026
There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
High-fashion runways have been heralding a skinny jean renaissance in recent seasons, but the trend has not yet trickled into mainstream retail.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
The Warriors’ superstar published a video on social media Monday heralding the deal, which centers around his Curry Brand.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Universal Kids Resort's opening date has finally been revealed, heralding the company's new theme park in Frisco, Tex.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Schroeder mostly threaded the needle between talking up the NFL’s longstanding TV partners and heralding streaming’s growing role in serving up its 272 regular-season games.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Longer days are finally here, heralding the start of spring.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
New York Times,
22 June 2026
There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
High-fashion runways have been heralding a skinny jean renaissance in recent seasons, but the trend has not yet trickled into mainstream retail.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
The Warriors’ superstar published a video on social media Monday heralding the deal, which centers around his Curry Brand.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Universal Kids Resort's opening date has finally been revealed, heralding the company's new theme park in Frisco, Tex.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Schroeder mostly threaded the needle between talking up the NFL’s longstanding TV partners and heralding streaming’s growing role in serving up its 272 regular-season games.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Longer days are finally here, heralding the start of spring.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralding
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Analysts are predicting volatility for the stock as lockup periods end and people sell shares.
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Though global manufacturers have vowed increases in production, experts say the shortfall will continue, with Goldman Sachs predicting undersupply will extend through 2028.
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation joined EgyptAir in announcing the new nonstop flight service back in March.
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Instead of foreshadowing the big year that establishes Palencia as an elite closer, the WBC may have added to this season’s choppiness.
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This spring, xAI struck a deal to give Cursor access to its compute infrastructure, foreshadowing similar, larger deals with Anthropic and Google in the future.
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Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
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Headlines about this accomplishment were proclaiming that AI has become some sort of math genius.
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Wells Fargo also kept a buy-equivalent rating and a $1,259-per-share price target, implying around 20% upside from Tuesday's late-session levels.
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The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic’s executive producer for audio, said the company was focused on figuring out its YouTube strategy while also publishing more short-form video clips via snippets from its podcasts.
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It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on the Sun staff before publishing.
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Investors, anticipating better returns, will often dump their bonds and wait to buy new ones at higher yields).
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Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating a major junior middleweight clash this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
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“Heralding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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