PROGNOSTICATIONS Synonyms: 47 Similar Words

prognostications

noun

plural of prognostication

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 His aggressive leadership style and prognostications are not social catnip. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Evans, a 6-foot-6 guard from Duke, said he wasn’t offended by prognostications that place him late in the first round. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Not that these prognostications are wrong. — Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 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 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 This weekend is make or break for the Oscars race, as tonight’s SAG Awards Actor Awards are also quite key for prognostications. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026 Nearly 40 years ago, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow observed little productivity gains in the PC age, despite prognostications of a productivity surge, and Slok sees a similar pattern today. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Though these predictions exist weeks ahead of events, their impact on preparedness is nebulous.

— Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
On one hand, scientists want AI models to make the most accurate predictions possible.

— Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of predictions

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 premonitions

Noun

The reforms also require companies to disclose forward-looking statements, forecasts and financial performance indicators covering at least the following year, which should help create more sustainable demand after listing.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
The forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecasts

Noun

Prepare for possibly slippery and muddy mosh pits at Shaky Knees or an evening inside because some stormy weather is expected Saturday in Atlanta, even while feels-like temperatures will climb to triple digits.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
High temperatures will consistently reach the low to mid-90s each afternoon, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees.

— Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of feels

Noun

Some of its inhabitants look for ominous signs and listen to prophecies.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
If only professional old salt Wyck (Stephen Root) would quit with the doomsday prophecies about the fog being a sign of the island waking from malevolent slumber.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of prophecies

Noun

The episode reinforced suspicions within Machado’s camp that someone outside the group had obtained information about the operation.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Lingering suspicions that iron compounds were the mysterious absorber were confirmed when researchers found that iron sulfate matched the haze’s properties.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

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