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presignify

verb

Definition of presignify

as in to portend

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The emergence of Tolle behind them, though, is what portends best for Boston moving forward.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Disagreements over how far to go on AI safety legislation portend a rocky road ahead for bipartisan Senate talks on a bill that remains the most likely vehicle for action this year.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of portend

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Johnson’s presnap movement also indicates to a quarterback whether the Dolphins are in man coverage, or zone, and that helps their pre and post-snap decision making.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
However, our study indicates that school choice can often lead to greater segregation and inequality.

— Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicate

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In Istanbul, grounds brewed in long copper cezves are read to you, like a fortune divined in a cup.

— Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
This law opens our eyes to divine Science, the truth of God’s infinite goodness, the reality of which outlaws all that isn’t good.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026

Definition of divine

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The head coach foresaw a transition taking place over a 12-to-18-month period, whereby Trafford would eventually usurp Pope, now 34.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Despite the hype, investors don't foresee a big move — and some think the news could prompt investors to offload shares.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of foresee

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As baseball owners prepare for a lockout, in a push for the salary cap that would drive franchise values higher, insiders anticipate the MLB expansion fee could settle around or even above the $4 billion range.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Outside of Book Road, a full closure is also in place along 248th Avenue between 95th Street and Trumpet Avenue, which is anticipated to last through the fall.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of anticipate

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The year 1772 marked a seismic shift from international order to disorder, much as 2022 now seems to betoken the start of a more unstable and dangerous era of international relations.

— David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026
The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Definition of betoken

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Doing this for any longer is dangerous, a fact Brown foreshadowed throughout his final months in charge.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
There wasn’t mention of the drubbing that the Rams took in its opener against the 49ers, but that was perhaps foreshadowed by McVay during his interview.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of foreshadow

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But advocates for people in poverty warned that the gains might be short-lived.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Officials frame the shift as backing drug interdiction and border security, reviving Monroe Doctrine-era claims to dominance in the Americas while warning against growing Chinese influence in Latin America.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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