previsions 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of prevision
as in anticipates
to realize or know about beforehand he claimed to have previsioned the crash of the stock market

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noun

plural of prevision
as in predictions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for previsions
  1. anticipates
  2. predictions
  3. foresees
  4. forecasts
  5. signs
  6. prophecies
  7. omens
  8. portents
Verb
  • The plan anticipates state support, while private investment is expected to total about $2 billion.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But Lamont anticipates Connecticut will need much of that funding next year to assist families losing federal tax credits that help pay for health insurance and to mitigate new federal cutbacks in Medicaid coverage.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipates
Noun
  • Though these predictions exist weeks ahead of events, their impact on preparedness is nebulous.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On one hand, scientists want AI models to make the most accurate predictions possible.
    — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of predictions
Verb
  • Looking to the future, Mastrangelo foresees an industrywide return to small-batch practice as a template for sustaining one’s business.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, Rystad foresees oil at $85-$90 per barrel in the last three months of the year, and falling to $80-$82 next year if Hormuz is reopened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of foresees
Noun
  • The reforms also require companies to disclose forward-looking statements, forecasts and financial performance indicators covering at least the following year, which should help create more sustainable demand after listing.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes.
    — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecasts
Noun
  • Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail.
    — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of signs
Noun
  • Delphi sits above a geologic vent, an X from which noxious gases escaped the earth, corrupting the minds of women who inhaled and pronounced their prophecies.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Some of its inhabitants look for ominous signs and listen to prophecies.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of prophecies
Noun
  • No omens, no fear—just another extraordinarily beautiful experience locked into memory.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Black cats can be seen as bad omens, sometimes associated with witches and with the old superstition to not let a black cat cross your path.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of omens
Noun
  • Always alert to mood swings, Hollywood this week is coping with some dauntingly positive portents.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Definition of portents
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“Previsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previsions. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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