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

In contrast, all there is of the future is our predictions, hopes, and beliefs about what might happen, which are again states of our minds in the present.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
The league is also asking prediction markets to stop offering predictions on officiating, such as how many flags will be thrown.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of prediction

Noun

Portland’s women’s sporting epicenter Lisa believes her family’s years in the fashion industry gave her and her brother a premonition about the rise of women’s sports years before the NWSL and WNBA would take off in earnest.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
In this high silk topper The Big Bambino was on top of the world with no premonition that a serious throat ailment would lead to his death in a few short years.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of premonition

Noun

Senior vice president of strategy and client success Benjamin Bond has joined its Fresh Food Leadership Council, where his work will include forecasting, food waste and visibility across fresh-food operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecasting

Noun

After phasing it out in 2022, the brand brought back the original formula last year in response to fans who missed its weightless feel and natural-looking medium coverage.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
From its thick, comfortable cushioning to its lightweight, stable feel, the Stealth/Tech Bondi 8 is built with many of the same features as the original Bondi 8.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Pantone grouped 20 of the new shades into four trend palettes demonstrating how its forecast for bolder color can take several markedly different forms.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The rainout alters those plans, particularly with Wednesday’s forecast in Omaha putting that game in question, too.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecast

Noun

Experts say cartels use car bombs to intimidate rivals and authorities, pressure the government and spread fear among civilians.

— María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Dmitriy Mazurov plays successful company director Gleb, whose seemingly perfect life starts to unravel, not due to the conflict however, but rather his suspicions that his wife (Iris Lebedeva) is having an affair.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Part of the investigation’s task was to examine the response of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), including whether senior staff should have responded differently when suspicions about Letby’s behavior were eventually raised.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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