previsions 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of prevision

previsions

2 of 2

noun

plural of prevision

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for previsions
Verb
  • Collins anticipates more movement, cutting, off-ball activity and screening.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The India Meteorological Department anticipates the storm could have sustained winds of 75 mph at that point, with gusts probably exceeding 100 to 110 mph near the storm’s core.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Still, the evidence for an imminent conflict is much weaker than the predictions suggest.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • However, the current library remains too small for reliable predictions.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Fortich foresees a mass exodus of teachers if the supplement isn’t extended.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Our staff foresees a Guardians’ series win, although the White Sox have their supporters among the voters.
    — The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As public backlash to data centers mounts, investors are trying to discern whether moratoriums or other hurdles could hamper forecasts for size and completion of data center projects.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Once McBride is out of sight, Gillis kidnaps the oracle in hopes of taking advantage of his weather prophecies.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The medium, a succession of Delphic priestesses, was a woman who offered prophecies (sometimes in highly ambiguous verse) which were ostensibly based on counsel that came directly from Apollo.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Corral has no crystal ball, but the early omens are promising after Casey Bloys signed a new multiyear deal to oversee HBO Max and Paramount+ in a new role at Skydance.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But from the first scenes, omens lay the groundwork for a sinking spiral of evolving tragedy.
    — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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
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“Previsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previsions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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