prognosis

noun

präg-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce prognosis (audio)
Definition of prognosisnext
as in prediction
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 prognosis Tatum spends most of the weekend under the dark cloud of her pending biopsy results, which ultimately deliver a different prognosis than in the book. — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026 But the former Senate majority leader's staff hasn't said much else to indicate what he's being treated for, what his prognosis is, or his condition. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Despite the prognosis, his desire to live, love and make art endures. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 July 2026 In Quirarte's case, his prognosis went from 1 1/2 years to three, perhaps five more years of good quality life. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosis
  1. prediction
  2. forecast
  3. forecasting
  4. predicting
  5. prophecy
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  • But the federal probe into the Kalshi trading prompted rival online prediction platform Polymarket to cut ties with Santos in June.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That match was also the largest event prediction markets have ever priced.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • Areas where forecasts consistently predict clear skies — or persistent cloud — will become increasingly obvious as eclipse day approaches.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • With no rain in the forecast, here’s what to expect from the wind and heat in the coming days.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecast
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  • Trimmed and core measures, meanwhile, have the better forecasting record on where inflation is heading.
    — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Equipped with digital-twin smart controls and advanced geological forecasting systems, Navigator established a global benchmark for long-distance, large-diameter shield tunneling.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of predicting
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  • Both mother and child lean toward the infant Saint John the Baptist, who raises aloft a small cross, a prophecy of events to come.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Each campaign features unique prophecies, rivalries, characters and challenges.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prophecy

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“Prognosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosis. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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