1
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen
at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prognostication
If anything, all the prognostication about it is being led by dread.
—
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
One prognostication, made by two University of Pittsburgh economists in the 1960s, stands out more than others.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
That prognostication now appears wildly optimistic.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
An interesting layer to that is how playoff prognostication has improved since 2017-18.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prognostication
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
One prognostication, made by two University of Pittsburgh economists in the 1960s, stands out more than others.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
That prognostication now appears wildly optimistic.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
An interesting layer to that is how playoff prognostication has improved since 2017-18.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prognostication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
Noun
-
To be sure, some firms will likely boost their predictions as more earning roll in.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
-
Karr pushed back against the more maximalist predictions made in the first few hours of the assault, claiming that JNIM could take over the country.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
Again, people have premonitions.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
-
At the snap, Wake Forest defensive back Davaughn Patterson fulfilled Joly’s premonition, moving quickly toward the line of scrimmage in an effort to interrupt the tight end’s route out of the backfield.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Either way, this eruption forecasting concept finds favor with several volcanologists.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
-
Compelling evidence shows decentralized systems of market-like bidding generate more accurate predictions than traditional forecasting techniques of surveys or focus groups.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
When time with her feels threatened, even well-meaning offers can land the wrong way.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
-
Free bikes, kayaks, and breakfast create an all-inclusive feel.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
But the company’s forecast for the second quarter fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
-
Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents on $543 million in revenue, according to analyst consensus data provided by LSEG.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
Those fears have eased somewhat in recent months as some Democratic candidates advance from the pack.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
-
Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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
Noun
-
On May 9th, Silvia and Guojun were arrested on suspicion of child endangerment, and their children were taken into foster care.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
-
Beyond that, the identification of the killer also has allowed families who lived for so long under the dark cloud of suspicion to heal and brought some relief to a woman Gaff attacked before the murders.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
