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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
An interesting layer to that is how playoff prognostication has improved since 2017-18.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This weekend is make or break for the Oscars race, as tonight’s SAG Awards Actor Awards are also quite key for prognostications.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026
Prior to parting ways on Sunday, a farewell brunch will double as a forum for a bit of prognostication regarding how the tournament will ultimately play out.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Rather than accept that prognostication, Thomas made full use of Google’s Gemini tool to learn more about his son’s condition and advocate on his behalf.
—Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This weekend is make or break for the Oscars race, as tonight’s SAG Awards Actor Awards are also quite key for prognostications.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026
Prior to parting ways on Sunday, a farewell brunch will double as a forum for a bit of prognostication regarding how the tournament will ultimately play out.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Rather than accept that prognostication, Thomas made full use of Google’s Gemini tool to learn more about his son’s condition and advocate on his behalf.
—Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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The crypto traders first moved on to gold, and then left the precious metal and went to prediction markets.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The vacation prediction yielded similar results.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Add the power of premonition to the growing collection of Volantis’ gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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The data in the new study validates these premonitions.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The technology includes creative analysis for scripts and projects, packaging suggestions, as well as market forecasting about how the film will do commercially.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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The hands-on, immersive experience assisted in honing space weather forecasting activities, not only for Artemis 2 but also the future.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The quickest way to make an ensemble feel more French?—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her easy jeans and beachy aviators give the polished jacket and bag a more casual feel.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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This front will usher in chillier temperatures that are generally slightly below average across parts of the central to eastern United States through the first half of the week of April 5, NOAA's Weather Prediction Center said in an online forecast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) released its latest forecast for the mosquito season, predicting a slow start before a spike in early July.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rabbi Irwin Kula, the panel’s moderator, asked the participants to describe their biggest fear or nightmare.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento community advocates are sounding the alarm over fears of deep city budget cuts that could impact public safety.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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Bernadine was now viewed with such suspicion that Chalker’s bosses suspected a setup.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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