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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
One prognostication, made by two University of Pittsburgh economists in the 1960s, stands out more than others.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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The team further confirmed its validity by comparing predictions with experimental results across a wide range of material combinations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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This at its core was a junk data problem because their world model lacked sufficient understanding of physics leading to realistic prediction.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
3 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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All other assessable events, for the most part, can be predicted through assessment roll forecasting, which is conducted throughout the year to ensure few surprises, if any, at the end of the year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Last year, Colorado approved the aerial snow monitoring and forecasting program, part of the statewide water agency, the Colorado Water Conservation Board.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, a fire pit and custom seating make the backyard feel staged for conversation even when nobody’s visiting.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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North Texas started Saturday with a cool and crisp feel, with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Some more aggressive forecasts predicted oil could rise even higher.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes from Sunday and Monday’s storms, bringing the total in the Kansas City forecast region to eight, according to survey results released Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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And though Fanny released their albums in a post-Stonewall environment, the band’s gay members felt pressured to remain in the closet for fear of losing their record deal or the support of their fans.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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Lane harrowingly captures the paralyzing fear of being ordinary, while Metcalf will overwhelm you with the sheer emotion of her performance as Willy’s fiercely loyal wife, Linda.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 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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British authorities arrested a man from Sudan on suspicion of endangering life in that case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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But the Biden administration, in the thrall of progressive economic policy that views productive business endeavors with the utmost suspicion, soon stepped in.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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