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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
Plenty of presidents have dismissed the warnings and prognostications of their intelligence advisers, or simply not made time to hear them.
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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
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Beyond these predictions, others like Masayoshi Son of SoftBank, ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, futurist David Wood and AI ethicist/researcher Nell Watkins have all made their own prognostications … the list goes on, really.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 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
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
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
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Beyond these predictions, others like Masayoshi Son of SoftBank, ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, futurist David Wood and AI ethicist/researcher Nell Watkins have all made their own prognostications … the list goes on, really.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostications
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Researchers also revealed that understanding these interactions more accurately can lead to improved models in quantum physics and better predictions of material behavior.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line Despite expert predictions, nothing's set in stone for gold.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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New research shows Hinton’s premonitions about the insubordinate streak of AI may already be a reality.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The data in the new study validates these premonitions.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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But tropical activity that year, fueled by record warm oceans, ended up above-normal, defying almost all early forecasts.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ceremonies will include the singing of the scriptural prophecies concerning the passion and the crucifixion and the singing of the passion proper, followed by the veneration of the cross.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.—
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The changes in stocks have come along with suspicions that some traders may benefit from inside information.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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After weeks of rumors in March that Batula and Wilson had began a romantic relationship, the duo confirmed suspicions (and broke the internet) with a joint statement on March 31.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Prognostications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostications. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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