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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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To be sure, some of the worst-case predictions did not materialize, such as an immediate recession or a housing market crash.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Experts’ pessimistic forecasts are combining with reports from frustrated jobless young people around the country to form a seasonal outlook far from bathed in sunshine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Space weather can change rapidly, with forecasts revised frequently.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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