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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
But at least some of that conflict comes from false assumptions, and some of it comes from turning their preconceptions into self-fulfilling prophecies.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 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
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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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His predictions are not intended to be relied upon as a forecast of actual future events or performance or investment advice.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investors flocked to bonds because of signs of a slowdown in the labor market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As always with space weather, forecasts carry uncertainty and auroras can be fickle.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, these forecasts can change as conditions develop going into fall and winter.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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