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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
Some evangelicals espouse prophecies in which warfare involving Israel is key to bringing about the return of Jesus.
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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
As the American and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, some American Christians are speaking of the conflict in biblical terms, mapping end-time prophecies on to current events in the Middle East.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Fantasy, at its grandest, is about wars, dynasties, prophecies, and the long shadow of history, action, and consequences.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
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
As the American and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, some American Christians are speaking of the conflict in biblical terms, mapping end-time prophecies on to current events in the Middle East.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Fantasy, at its grandest, is about wars, dynasties, prophecies, and the long shadow of history, action, and consequences.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecies
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From cosmic ray experiments to radioactive decay experiments to solar experiments to high-energy physics experiments involving particle colliders, the Standard Model’s predictions have agreed with every single such experiment ever performed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Physics usually involves proposing a theoretical model, making predictions based on that model, and then testing them experimentally.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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American Airlines added the forecasts to its flight planning system on a trial basis to show where pilots could safely shift altitude or use optional routes to avoid those areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Current forecasts put average Brent crude for 2026 at between $77-85 a barrel, versus a pre-war average in the mid-to-low $60s.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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