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presignified

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past tense of presignify

as in harbingered

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And his cynical dealings in Washington foreshadowed a toxification of US politics that now runs rampant.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
That framing foreshadowed a moment a few months later that would push Carney even further onto the world stage.

— Desiree Adib, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of foreshadowed

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At this point, things take a supernatural leap that has already been portended by various visions and nightmares.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
That sequence aside, Pulisic's presence energized the American attack and portended well for its next match, according to his teammates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Definition of portended

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The 59th season premiere was highly anticipated following months of turbulence behind the scenes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Nobody anticipated that these same rules would turn out to be an asset in a world shaped by volatility and executive authority.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of anticipated

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Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.

— Lorna Koski, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

Definition of prefigured

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Charlotte leaders on Monday lambasted the state as a bad faith partner but indicated the financial pressure campaign might be an insurmountable obstacle.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Woodley, who recently won the first Emmy of her career at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for her performance in the Hulu series Paradise, has previously indicated this relationship was a difficult one for her.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicated

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Medical groups and doctors have warned that the changes could stoke vaccine hesitancy.

— FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
But independent analysts warned the pipeline could remain down for weeks, based on satellite images showing significant damage to a pumping station.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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