Thesaurus results for PRESIGNIFY

presignify

verb

Definition of presignify

as in to portend

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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
Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked tough on inflation and his creation of task forces to study how the Fed operates seems a measured approach, but portends inaction.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of portend

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While the original version of the show was criticized for excess changes, members of the new creative team, in their statements, indicate more fealty to the original.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 July 2026
The label should indicate whether the food is good for growth, for adult maintenance, or suitable for all ages.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Definition of indicate

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Fernando anticipates an impact crater nearly 90 feet across and 16 feet deep (27 meters across and 5 meters deep), too small to see from Earth but visible to spacecraft.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
First, the system has been overwhelmed with disputes — millions more than government officials had anticipated.

— Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 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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As all of this finale drama is happening around him, Danny gets increasingly drunker, foreshadowing absolutely nothing good coming our way.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
The piece foreshadows Saar’s penchant for transforming common items into near-mystical objects with seemingly simple flourishes that belie complex themes.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of foreshadow

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Authorities say individuals have been detained as part of the investigation and warn that more of the tainted cocaine may have been sold in the area.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Only five vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to marine traffic data, after the Iranian military warned the channel would be closed so long as US strikes persist.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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