as in forecasts
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the securities analyst's prognosis for the stock market in the new year
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Recent Examples of prognoses
Patients with larger and more frequent facial movements also had better clinical outcomes, indicating that the technology may help predict prognoses.
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Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Patients typically enter the system only after symptoms appear—often late in the disease curve, when prognoses are poor and costs skyrocket.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Patients typically enter the system only after symptoms appear—often late in the disease curve, when prognoses are poor and costs skyrocket.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognoses
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
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Contrary to the predictions of many doctors, Zevon lived another 11 months after his Letterman appearance, long enough to witness the birth of his grandchild and see The Wind get released to rapturous reviews.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Your brain is constantly making predictions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 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
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For all its monsters and prophecies, the series has always been about the people caught between them—those who fight, falter, and keep going.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Prognoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognoses. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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