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

Advertisement For many who work in climate, this season of extremes has revived the longstanding prediction that the effects of rising global temperatures will help drive a resurgence in concern among policymakers and the general public.

— Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026
The highest call came from Blair’s fellow brokerage Raymond James at $800; the lowest was Stifel’s prediction of $190.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of prediction

Noun

Retroactively, they were interpreted as premonitions of the 1994 violence that saw many thousands of locals, primarily Tutsis, massacred at the hands of Hutu Génocidaires.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026
The actress previously recalled having a bizarre premonition before director Sam Pinkleton even called her about the role.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Definition of premonition

Noun

Whether prediction markets could aggregate useful data for forecasting wildfires remains an open question.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Connected to local weather stations and regional forecasting models, the foldable system receives early warnings of incoming storms, extreme snowfall, or hail.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of forecasting

Noun

This style comes in my all-time favorite Alosoft fabric, which is smooth, soft, and stretchy, with a lightweight feel that won’t weigh me down on morning hikes or cobblestone schleps.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026
The theater has wind, water, fog, scent, snow, lightning, and vibration effects to capture the feel of being inside the movie.

— Zuri Primos July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

That beat Wall Street forecasts, as did adjusted earnings per share.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The company on Wednesday reported its 12th straight quarter of double-digit revenue growth, but investors were spooked by a spike in its artificial intelligence capital spending forecast to between $195 billion and $205 billion.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of forecast

Noun

That’s a great disappointment, but there should be no suspicion of any bias on our part.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026
The law replaces the prior probable-cause standard with reasonable suspicion based on observable signs of impairment and requires employers to document the basis for that suspicion before testing.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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