PROGNOSTICATION Synonyms: 58 Similar Words

prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of prognostication

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 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 Those immediate prognostications, however, are often fool's errands. — Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognostication

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Noun

The quest for fast, accurate wildfire predictions FireSat is the latest step in Cal Fire’s yearslong effort to improve wildfire detection and assessment.

— Reeti Malhotra July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
There is a difference, however, between the default belief that certain predictions are wrong and the default belief that certain predictions are embarrassing.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

Definition of prediction

Noun

Retroactively, they were interpreted as premonitions of the 1994 violence that saw many thousands of locals, primarily Tutsis, massacred at the hands of Hutu Génocidaires.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026
The actress previously recalled having a bizarre premonition before director Sam Pinkleton even called her about the role.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Definition of premonition

Noun

The Saudi market is the only index to have risen so far this year, with the kingdom forecasting growth as most of its crude has been diverted to Red Sea ports.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Argonne will lead or support projects to speed nuclear energy deployment, grid reliability, weather forecasting, and scientific infrastructure.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of forecasting

Noun

Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The upcoming 2026-27 campaign has a similar feel to the start of the 2019-20 campaign.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

That beat Wall Street forecasts, as did adjusted earnings per share.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The company on Wednesday reported its 12th straight quarter of double-digit revenue growth, but investors were spooked by a spike in its artificial intelligence capital spending forecast to between $195 billion and $205 billion.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of forecast

Noun

Saturn stations retrograde in your 12th House of Solitude, asking you to review rest, avoidance, private fears, and the habits that either restore you or keep you quietly overloaded.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Taken the year after Till’s death, the climate remained highly dangerous for Black people, and Gordon wrote about his fear documenting the inequalities within the city.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

That’s a great disappointment, but there should be no suspicion of any bias on our part.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026
The law replaces the prior probable-cause standard with reasonable suspicion based on observable signs of impairment and requires employers to document the basis for that suspicion before testing.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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