as in portents
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
some people still believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad omen
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Recent Examples of omens
Long before scientists understood solar wind or magnetism, people associated auroras with spirits, omens, warriors, or celestial beings.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.
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Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Researchers created a test to screen drivers who can perceive omens before a road accident occurs.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
In the car, the omens appear to be aligning.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
On the other hand, all these omens popping up so early in the season is an indication there are further twists to come.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
The number 13 has long been associated with negative omens.
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Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
But many Floridians — particularly those who have moved here since 1998 and have no prior experience with wildfires on a massive scale — don’t see these signs and don’t comprehend the omens.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Favourable Winds For The UK Index At the risk of speaking too soon, so far the omens are pretty good.
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John Stepek,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.
—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Researchers created a test to screen drivers who can perceive omens before a road accident occurs.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
In the car, the omens appear to be aligning.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
On the other hand, all these omens popping up so early in the season is an indication there are further twists to come.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
The number 13 has long been associated with negative omens.
—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
But many Floridians — particularly those who have moved here since 1998 and have no prior experience with wildfires on a massive scale — don’t see these signs and don’t comprehend the omens.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Favourable Winds For The UK Index At the risk of speaking too soon, so far the omens are pretty good.
—
John Stepek,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omens
Noun
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Always alert to mood swings, Hollywood this week is coping with some dauntingly positive portents.
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But there is reason for hope, because the season-one finale of Widow’s Bay is like a beacon in the dark, and all the signs and portents are lining up.
Noun
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To be sure, some of the worst-case predictions did not materialize, such as an immediate recession or a housing market crash.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
Noun
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
Noun
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As the technology evolves, so will my suggestions and opinions.
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There are plenty of free online tools that can give you job title suggestions or show you what language is actually in use.
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“Omens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omens. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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