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also prophesies
as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity
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Recent Examples of prophecies
The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 May 2026
So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Network has been rightfully criticized for its portrayal of Arabs, but the film’s other themes — the rise of reality TV, the media’s exploitation of celebrities, the prioritization of ratings above all else — now seem like prophecies.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Some evangelicals espouse prophecies in which warfare involving Israel is key to bringing about the return of Jesus.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In one episode which went viral, Thiel is depicted as a bizarre authority on biblical prophecies and the Antichrist, often tied to the series’ political plots.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 May 2026
So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Network has been rightfully criticized for its portrayal of Arabs, but the film’s other themes — the rise of reality TV, the media’s exploitation of celebrities, the prioritization of ratings above all else — now seem like prophecies.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Some evangelicals espouse prophecies in which warfare involving Israel is key to bringing about the return of Jesus.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In one episode which went viral, Thiel is depicted as a bizarre authority on biblical prophecies and the Antichrist, often tied to the series’ political plots.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecies
Noun
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Vinod brought the long view and the uncomfortable predictions.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For real-time forecasts based on your location, consider using a space weather app.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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