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as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him
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as in premonitions
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 prognostications
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
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Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future results, and financial pros generally caution against making wholesale changes to your strategy based on short-term stock market prognostications.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Also in March — to a rising din of dire prognostications about De Luca and Abdy’s tenure as co-chairpersons/chief executives — Warner punted the release of One Battle After Another (from the financial doldrums of August into its current date smack in the middle of the awards-season scrum).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Every new season marks an opportunity for new opinions and prognostications.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
But the national prognostications for Miami seem especially pessimistic after last season’s 8-9 record followed four consecutive winning seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
That embrace continued just days before the NFL season begins with predictions and prognostications galore.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Most experts’ prognostications are substantially shorter than that.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future results, and financial pros generally caution against making wholesale changes to your strategy based on short-term stock market prognostications.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Also in March — to a rising din of dire prognostications about De Luca and Abdy’s tenure as co-chairpersons/chief executives — Warner punted the release of One Battle After Another (from the financial doldrums of August into its current date smack in the middle of the awards-season scrum).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Every new season marks an opportunity for new opinions and prognostications.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
But the national prognostications for Miami seem especially pessimistic after last season’s 8-9 record followed four consecutive winning seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
That embrace continued just days before the NFL season begins with predictions and prognostications galore.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Most experts’ prognostications are substantially shorter than that.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostications
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of the season premiere, several of her family members spoke about their predictions for how her stint on the show will play out.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The youngest chewing-gum seller would adopt the conspiratorial tones of a seasoned Kremlinologist, seeing signs and premonitions in every event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The earliest calls feel almost like premonitions, fragile voices that foreshadow the terror that would soon sweep across the Hill Country.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
5 Dec. 2025
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Morgan Stanley, meanwhile, beat analysts’ forecasts on both lines for the quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures are dropping fast in North Georgia, and while snow may have been wishful thinking a week ago, updated forecasts may have some more hope.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe.—
Linda Kinstler,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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Monday morning will start chilly, with feels-like temperatures in the 20s and 30s across the area.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Olympics is a ridiculous mixture of hit-you-straight-in-the-feels origin stories and Greek god-level athletic prowess.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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As its name implies, Cheaters saw individuals reach out to the series asking them to investigate their suspicions that their partner was being unfaithful.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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The show was among the earliest in reality television, and featured people who believed their significant other was cheating on them hiring a hidden camera crew to investigate their suspicions.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prognostications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostications. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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