prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce prognostication (audio)
Definition of prognosticationnext
1
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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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

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Recent Examples of prognostication Three Ways to Prepare for the Unexpected Uncertainty is running high in the world today, as evidenced by the World Sentiment Index of global macroeconomic sentiment, climate change projections, AI prognostication, and even the notorious Doomsday Clock — just to name a few indicators. — Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
  1. prediction
  2. premonition
  3. forecasting
  4. feel
  5. forecast
  6. fear
  7. predicting
  8. suspicion
Noun
  • The results also demonstrated cooling below the conventional Doppler limit, experimentally verifying a long-standing theoretical prediction.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Using a combination of protein-design and structure-prediction programs, her lab removed the modern amino acid alphabet from the protein fold’s 3D structure.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, Vandermeer’s premonition came true in a very personal way.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of premonition
Noun
  • Some states have requested on-the-ground assistance from the CDC, including Pennsylvania, which received one person to help with data analysis and outbreak forecasting.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The information could also support drainage planning, insurance risk assessments, and weather forecasting models.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of forecasting
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  • This one blends acrylic and cotton fibers for a slightly lighter feel than traditional wool styles.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The decor of the 175-seat diner, which also includes patio seating, conveys the feel of a classic icon of Americana, with its booths and banquettes upholstered in shades of burgundy and caramel.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • The forecast found that average rent in the area is 18% higher than in LA County, and lower-quality units are 22% more expensive compared to LA County.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And with forecasts predicting a wetter winter, last week’s flooding may be a preview of what’s to come.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • Given the global deployment of US troops and the frequency of its use of force, the fear was that the ICC would make US officials and soldiers vulnerable, and would reduce its freedom of military action.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Unreleased | Getty Images A spate of bomb threats against passenger flights has forced diversions, emergency landings and military escorts across European airspace this week, stoking fear among passengers and heaping pressure on airlines.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of fear
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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
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • He was ​arrested ⁠on suspicion of ‌offenses under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act, ‌the statement said.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Justic cast suspicion on Paul Snider, noting the prosecutors had said the killer took the time to clean up in the bathroom before leaving the home.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of suspicion

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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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