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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
But that can be entirely changed by events beyond anyone's prognostication at this stage.
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Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Those immediate prognostications, however, are often fool's errands.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of presidents have dismissed the warnings and prognostications of their intelligence advisers, or simply not made time to hear them.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
If anything, all the prognostication about it is being led by dread.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Those immediate prognostications, however, are often fool's errands.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of presidents have dismissed the warnings and prognostications of their intelligence advisers, or simply not made time to hear them.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
If anything, all the prognostication about it is being led by dread.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Polymarket sponsorship comes at a time when there are already concerns about potential insider trading among White House staff and allies as betting on prediction markets have come under scrutiny.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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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
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The actress previously recalled having a bizarre premonition before director Sam Pinkleton even called her about the role.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Eventually, these results could help improve space weather forecasting.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Hedges’ redesign aims to balance contemporary comforts with historic character, offering a residential feel and hospitality for locals and visitors.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Sleek sandals will add a luxe feel while on-trend sneakers deliver an edgy, more casual vibe.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Little signs of humanity appeared in every direction, quietly defusing what could have become a disaster instigated by fear.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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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
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Three weeks into his third season, Smith was involved in a single-car accident and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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In 2013 he was involved in a single-vehicle accident and subsequently was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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