as in anticipates
to realize or know about beforehand
he claimed to have previsioned the crash of the stock market
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Verb
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This year, Kroeze anticipates primary bottlenecks to be less about physical production capacity and more about navigating operational and regulatory challenges that demand higher adaptability and transparency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The designer anticipates a definite shift from floral to geometric motifs, with bold color-blocking techniques that will set the tone in a room.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of the season premiere, several of her family members spoke about their predictions for how her stint on the show will play out.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mike Deising, a spokesperson for MISO, said that the non-profit grid operator foresees enough energy generation to meet demand for this year and next.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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The team foresees further applications in orthotics and gripping tools as the research progresses, pushing programmable materials closer to everyday use.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Farmers’ Almanac, a longstanding reference for weather forecasts, gardening tips, home tips and stargazing, is ending its more than 200-year run.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Old Farmer's Almanac to continue publishing The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded in 1792, also publishes weather forecasts, gardening tips and astronomy and garden calendars.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Trade discussions dominated those meetings, but there were signs of growing tensions over Beijing’s surging conventional and nuclear arsenal.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to their thoughtful preservation efforts, signs of the past remain.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe.—
Linda Kinstler,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, some of you may have found a more spiritual connection to the universe, seeing omens, signs, and visions of what was, what is and what could be.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The pattern offers favorable omens for Saquon Barkley, a sports history buff, who breached 1,000 yards rushing with a 132-yard game against the Commanders.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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As portents go, after a testing summer for Newcastle, this did not look altogether positive.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Other auspicious portents are appearing, Worden says, that signal initial Mars colonies could begin spreading out, beneath crystalline hemispheric domes, across the 2030s.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Previsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previsions. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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