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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
  1. prediction
  2. premonition
  3. forecasting
  4. feel
  5. forecast
  6. fear
  7. predicting
  8. suspicion
Noun
  • Here’s what to know Sports betting is banned in California, yet online prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket let residents wager on professional game outcomes through a brokerage-style system.
    — Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Chargers-Chiefs game prediction If not for the Chargers’ outrageous injury list, this would make for the perfect situation to pick a surprise Los Angeles win, or at the very least a cover.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • Last year, Vandermeer’s premonition came true in a very personal way.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At school one day, their son, Cheol, has a premonition that something has happened to his mother.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 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
  • But that concern has been addressed here thanks to the aforementioned brake upgrades, which deliver confident stopping power at speed as well as excellent pedal feel.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ostermoor is an investment, sure, but its heavyweight fill of white duck feather and down creates a cozy, cocoon-like feel.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • For federal elections, the Federal Election Commission is the government agency, but for race handicapping and battleground forecasts, election tracking resources and news organizations provide race-by-race projections.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Congressional Budget Office still publishes an annual long-term budget forecast, and reports by the Congressional Research Service and Government Accountability Office often offer long-range perspectives.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • The White House decision has heightened fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's escalating attacks as winter approaches.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • That a self-image forged in the crucible of the fear of being ugly makes women amputate their talents?
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fear
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
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Berkeley police investigators arrested Ayubi in El Cerrito for suspicion of two counts of felony hit-and-run.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Searches of the data must be for law enforcement purposes only and there must be reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the policy states.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicion

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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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