Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presignifies
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Early in the story, the Macleods' bellwether ram, traditionally the leader of the flock and symbolically a figure that portends future events, comes down with the fluke—a severe liver infection—and is put down by John.—
Paula Cooper,
CBS News,
5 May 2026 -
Brian now realizes that the pilot’s loss of sphincter control portends not a momentary breakdown of bodily integrity but death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president, wrote in a blog post in September that the Mount Pleasant facility hired 3,000 construction workers at its peak and foresees 500 full-time employees, eventually growing to 800.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2025
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Beyond conversations about getting a growing audience into running stores, Henderson also foresees there being active discussions on how to ensure interest in the sport remains high.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Earlier poem-scrolls appear here, too, written in a style that foreshadows the graffiti Wong would come to love decades later.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The book wonderfully foreshadows one of its best moments, but the film doesn’t do this at all, setting up the action with a few lines of dialog instead.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The heat advisory in effect until late Friday warns that the high temperatures and humidity could cause heat illness.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Gartner predicts 40% of new enterprise software will use vibe coding by 2028, but warns of a 2,500% defect increase without governance, emphasizing careful implementation to avoid technical debt.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The way in which Labbé explores the overlap of sports and national identities is not the only way in which The Murmuration anticipates the next few decades’ worth of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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With thousands of visitors expected to travel to the region, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay anticipates an increase in recreational boat traffic and is already stepping up patrols on the river.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The Kamm tail, with its upturned spoiler and flat panel adorned with Ferrari’s signature twin round taillights, is a nod to aerodynamics that prefigures the shape of the Lusso’s spiritual successor, the 275 GTB.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tragedy strikes many times in this decades-spanning story, in many forms, but the defining event of Grainier’s life sees his home burned to the ground, an event that eerily prefigures the LA fires of early 2025.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Presignifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presignifies. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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