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
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Morgan Stanley, meanwhile, beat analysts’ forecasts on both lines for the quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures are dropping fast in North Georgia, and while snow may have been wishful thinking a week ago, updated forecasts may have some more hope.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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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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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
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“Prognoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognoses. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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