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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
CEOs have increasingly shared their dour prognostication of AI’s impact on the future of work and the latest diagnosis came from Jim Farley, the CEO of automaker Ford.
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John Kell, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Several prognostications have Hagens going third to the Blackhawks.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
Awards prognostication is similarly fuzzy too, although technical noms will be its strongest play.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Yet, despite all the pre-season prognostications, winning the division is no longer a fait accompli.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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John Kell, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Several prognostications have Hagens going third to the Blackhawks.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
Awards prognostication is similarly fuzzy too, although technical noms will be its strongest play.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Yet, despite all the pre-season prognostications, winning the division is no longer a fait accompli.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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This prediction almost proved disastrously far from the truth.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The inflation predictions follow actual inflation closely, but the blue line (predicted inflation) is known three months before the red line (actual inflation) is determined, which may serve as a useful warning of major inflation shifts.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The film series follows groups of people who escape their impending deaths after someone receives a premonition about their doom, saving them from their grisly fate.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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However, this wasn't an exact premonition of what would happen over the next 17 holes.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The brand utilizes unique technology to provide a cushiony feel that helps alleviate joint pain.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
20 Aug. 2025
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The oak tree On the flag, a chartreuse oak tree sits on the left side, symbolizing Overland Park’s park-like feel with 84 parks in the city and its Tree City USA designation.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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But hope springs eternal, and the quarterback’s preseason performance against the Bills (completing 6-of-10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown) has spurred some sunny forecasts in the Windy City.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Extensive beach erosion is also likely, with waves of 20 feet or more forecast.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement For one thing, Putin decided that spring to send tens of thousands of troops to his border with Ukraine, raising fears of an imminent invasion.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The study is not meant to fuel fears but to provide a clear argument for planetary defense by putting the risks of asteroid impacts into context.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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When Rudi’s family arrives at their country house, signs of an intruder spark suspicion.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Because of that though the suspicion of inauthenticity becomes part of the draw, like a world reoriented to the ontology of professional wrestling.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To pull, to call back your citizenry identity, a patchwork, a prophecy.—
Anne Waldman
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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This story, which took a decade to bring to the small screen, begins with a prophecy.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Lauritsen said while the foundation is not against the project, its biggest worry is that the road won’t be built with ample areas for wildlife to cross.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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