PROGNOSTICATION Synonyms: 58 Similar Words

prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of prognostication

as in prediction

a declaration that something will happen in the future the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him

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as in premonition

a feeling that something bad will happen at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger

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Recent Examples of prognostication This long-suffering Knicks fan said his rationale for including the prognostication may have had more to do with rhyming than any actual belief. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 But that leaves room for another dark horse to ride into the roster discussion after being overlooked during the offseason program prognostications. — Mike Kaye may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026 That prognostication proved prescient. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 But that can be entirely changed by events beyond anyone's prognostication at this stage. — Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognostication

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Noun

On Thursday, the hurricane center cranked up the predictions for rainfall for the panhandle.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
By then, despite the predictions, Callum was walking and talking.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of prediction

Noun

But Weiss’ premonitions about what was ahead now certainly seem prophetic at the time.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
In these transitional months, everyone has their own premonitions about what trends will dominate the season ahead, but what will actually happen is pretty much anyone’s guess.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of premonition

Noun

An area of thunderstorms had hit this region in the Caribbean on Thursday night and could have contributed to the turbulence, Dan DePodwin, vice president of forecasting operations, told the Herald.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
The organization disburses the funds as grants for projects, including trail maintenance, emergency first responder training and equipment, avalanche forecasting and more, according to its website.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of forecasting

Noun

Old furniture fills the rooms, giving the place the domestic, lived-in feel of a family home that has grown with its occupants.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
The ambitious production presented several challenges, but none more so than shooting the complex water sequences that give the film its blockbuster feel.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Fallout from the data sale Then there are fears this case may set precedent or have long-term consequences for workers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Hours of silence and speculation in the aftermath added to a sense of fear in Saudi Arabia and across the region.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Teachers, principals or other school officials are among the professionals considered by Missouri law to be mandated reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect directly to state authorities.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Related Stories With 2,000 souls on board, the stakes are high and suspicion spreads, as the mission turned murder investigation slowly transforms into a global security crisis.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

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