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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
If anything, all the prognostication about it is being led by dread.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
Noun
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Space weather forecasters were unable to give a precise prediction in advance.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The internal heat budgets of these planets are still uncertain, and small errors in those parameters propagate into the predictions.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Again, people have premonitions.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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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
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In addition to following and sharing insights from forecasting firms, the team mines social media, pop culture and television, runway collections, people watching and more to determine where style is headed.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The forecasting model is not yet precise enough to predict exactly which beaches will be hit.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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While more classic in its feel, it's firmly connected to all of the action thanks to its location right off the boardwalk.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Temperatures are only expected to drop from there, dipping into the low 50s and in some places 40s, overnight, according to the AccuWeather forecast.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Signs point to warm, dry summer Longer term, forecasts point to El Niño developing through the summer and into next winter, said Troy Lindquist, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service.—
Mark Dee
May 22,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2026
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Carbajal isn’t the only business owner who says fear of immigration agents kept customers home.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The dramatic raid deepens fears over Turkey’s eroding democracy, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faces accusations of weaponizing courts against the CHP ahead of future elections.—
Cinar Kiper,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 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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One person was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, and four people were arrested on suspicion of felony drug charges.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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When the provenance of everything online became suspect, the suspicion spread to everyone — influencers included.—
David S. Bennahum,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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