Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presignified
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Sadly, Ilya may still have to do this, as foreshadowed by his brother’s homophobia and his disillusionment with Russia writ large.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Anytime is an excellent opportunity to revisit Maverick's friendship with Goose (Anthony Edwards), his rivalry with Iceman (Val Kilmer), and the iconic volleyball match that foreshadowed Maverick's football game.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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That loss portended woe for Winnipeg, beginning its freefall.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And Smith was certain that these two short plays portended a great future for the twenty-year-old in the dramatic arts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
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Last year, Cabarrus County Schools faced an approximately $11 million deficit, which district leaders attributed to higher-than-expected expenses, enrollment growth and lower-than-anticipated revenue.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Returnees were carrying more than anticipated with them, requiring additional negotiations, a person familiar with the situation told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the diplomatic matter.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The dynamic prefigured the White House of Bush 43, which the Veep largely staffed, and substantially dominated.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your 2018 book, The Lies That Bind, seems to have prefigured the backlash against a certain way of talking about identity—as essential or at least fixed—that was prevalent in the 2010s.—
Lula Konner,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Oct. 2025
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The respondents indicated that the federal activity is being nearly universally felt, with 90% of partners saying they've been impacted, 90% saying fear or stress was affecting operations and 72% reporting staffing absenteeism, Meet Minneapolis said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff indicated Guthrie takes critical prescription medication, which could prove fatal if not taken within 24 hours.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Etruscan civilization 2,400 years ago in ancient Italy, experts say, believed the future could be divined using chickens, which were said to embody magical qualities.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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That icky moment was indeed a truth from Mescal, which O'Connor easily divined.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times reported in December 2024 that at least one staff member warned against hiring Nguyen, citing his criminal history involving financial exploitation of an elderly couple.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Be warned, there are plenty of major spoilers ahead.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Presignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presignified. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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