prophecies

variants also prophesies
plural of prophecy
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 When and how this messianic revolution would come about was up for debate and speculation, but large segments of the population, based on specific prophecies in the Hebrew Bible, believed that the time was at hand. Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025 Back in June, a South African YouTube show about religious prophecies and visions featured an interview with a guest named Joshua Mhlakela. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025 Scientific experiments can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025 While there, Ruth discussed prophecies and the end of the world. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 Every week brings a new unicorn, a new product, and a fresh set of CEO prophecies about how the technology will reshape work. Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecies
Noun
  • However, despite this, Nolan shared his predictions for the film with Safdie.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Taking a look at spring 2026 predictions made 18 months ago, in comparison to what was shown during the recent New York Fashion Week shows.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As early as 2014, scientists had discovered signs of sea star wasting disease in at least twenty species across the Pacific coast.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But there are signs that people are eating slightly fewer of these foods.
    Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The findings could help improve forecasts of how radioactive materials are released from storage over thousands of years.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Farm income this year is expected to hit its lowest point since 2020, Farmers National Senior Vice President for Real Estate Paul Schadegg said, citing USDA forecasts.
    April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025

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