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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
While the prognostication of learning from anywhere has not really panned out, the idea of learning at any time has been a big seller.
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Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The show also is being featured in various drama category Emmy prognostications.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The prognostication site Gold Derby has put up its predictions naming the seven likeliest inductees, and Phish was not among the top seven picks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Conclusion As fast as the Internet of Things, AI and other digital technologies are advancing, there are plenty more exciting developments to talk about come prognostication time for 2026.
—Michael Flannery, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The show also is being featured in various drama category Emmy prognostications.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The prognostication site Gold Derby has put up its predictions naming the seven likeliest inductees, and Phish was not among the top seven picks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Conclusion As fast as the Internet of Things, AI and other digital technologies are advancing, there are plenty more exciting developments to talk about come prognostication time for 2026.
—Michael Flannery, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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Another potential beneficiary is the predictions market, which isn’t regulated like gambling.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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But that’s not stopping the prediction markets from making a guess.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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But then cut again several months, when, in fact, Lucas' premonition proved accurate, and Jaws essentially invented the modern summer blockbuster and became the biggest moneymaker ever.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Whether this would have been a sort of origin story for the series’ premonitions or simply a gory period piece is unclear.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Fashion houses such as Hugo Boss and Michael Kors leverage these fibers’ sophisticated feel and drape for premium garments where tactile experience drives consumer perception of quality.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Go prim and proper with a column silhouette from Emilia Wickstead, or lean into the fairytale feel with a floaty chiffon number from McQueen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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July 4th weather forecast in Kansas City Temperatures are expected to return to the 90s on Independence Day, but the higher humidity will push heat index values to the mid-to-upper 90s.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Heavy rainfall may contribute to flash flooding at times, according to the National Weather Service regional forecast offices.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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And without Stalter’s talent for masking Jess’ fears through recklessness — while still lining that recklessness with genuine excitement for the unknown — the series and its central character would be little more than two parts of the same mess.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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These attempts challenge long-standing norms of academic freedom—that is, the ability of a teacher or researcher in higher education to investigate and discuss subjects without fear of political interference.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Dexter stalks his next victim (Marc Menchaca) — a killer who targets ride-share drivers — while the ghost of his father Harry (James Remar) urges him to be careful, and a fidgety Harrison tries to evade police suspicions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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That new regime’s anti-Western stance put it on a path to conflict with the United States and Israel, and created their long-standing suspicion that Iran’s nuclear program was not purely civilian, as Tehran claimed, but also involved clandestine efforts to develop weapons.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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While growing up amid these divine gifts, the men said, they were taught a prophecy by their families: one day, a messenger would bring them a flag to signify that their village and Fiji were blessed by God.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Their visits to the ophthalmologist are now every six months, but Maggie admits the worry never quite fades.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Meanwhile, there was hand-wringing in the NASCAR garage over headlines about high crime and worries about whether the Cup Series cars would be able to have a good show on such a narrow course.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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