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prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce prognostication (audio)
Definition of prognosticationnext
1
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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2
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 This long-suffering Knicks fan said his rationale for including the prognostication may have had more to do with rhyming than any actual belief. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for prognostication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
  1. prediction
  2. premonition
  3. forecasting
  4. feel
  5. forecast
  6. fear
  7. predicting
  8. suspicion
Noun
  • Granda added that Polymarket is also spending considerably more on promotions to acquire new customers, and the prediction market industry has become effectively a two-horse race that will see a handful of other players fighting for scraps.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company also runs an offshore predictions platform, which was founded in 2020.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • But Weiss’ premonitions about what was ahead now certainly seem prophetic at the time.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In these transitional months, everyone has their own premonitions about what trends will dominate the season ahead, but what will actually happen is pretty much anyone’s guess.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of premonition
Noun
  • Now, Lee’s forecasting that AI will unleash more radical changes inside the world’s companies than most CEOs expect — and this could reshape the competition between those two economies once again.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Emphasizing this approach could also lead to better forecasting, early warnings and planning that takes climate change into account to protect people in vulnerable regions around the world.
    — Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • There is nothing quite like Oxford, Mississippi, from its Southern charm to the small-town feel that defines it.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • The discount looks efficient, but a bad usage forecast can lock cash into idle capacity and discourage better architecture choices.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • At midseason in high school football, the Chaminade High passing duo of sophomore quarterback Jeremy Mellalieu and senior receiver Andrew Cordero has surpassed many of the players ranked higher in preseason forecasts.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • Lawrence has widened his aim to the entire AI industry, calling for a pause on AI development in the wake of fears from some at the companies that the technology could eliminate humanity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Feldstein’s arrest was kept under a sweeping gag order, for fear that disclosing it would compromise Israeli intelligence, but the Haaretz reporter Bar Peleg soon learned of it.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • 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
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • Anderson said his behavior during their first date raised suspicion.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Zhang posted a suspicion in the team’s chat that the choice of coordinates was to blame.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspicion

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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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