Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presignified
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Those contentious talks foreshadowed the extended lockout in the winter before the 2022 season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Just a few months later in the Western Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Dallas Stars foreshadowed what one Olympic team could look like.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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For the first four laps of the final race in the men’s speedskating team pursuit, with Lehman in the middle of a trio of Americans who arrived in Milan with the solitary goal of winning gold, Team USA held a growing lead that portended the sort of finish Lehman and his teammates envisioned.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 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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The mayor is expecting to distribute the payments before the end of March, assuming the ordinance passes both its first and final readings, with a final vote anticipated on March 10.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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And while some of their feedback may not be as glowing as anticipated, remember that this type of open communication will only strengthen your relationship.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chess by telegraph also prefigured chess played through other means of telecommunications.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report also indicated that officers had attempted to check with Culleton at his Wakefield home to see if he had been served the restraining order, but could not find or contact him.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 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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Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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Additionally, residents are warned of the possible damage that could be done on unprotected outdoor plumbing.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Oxford Economics economist Nico Palesch warned that advances in robotics could soon also disrupt physical jobs, potentially affecting up to 20% of the workforce.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Presignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presignified. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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