variants
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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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Levine Cava said her administration closed a $402 million gap at the start of the budget process, forecasts show future shortfalls peaking at $250 million in 2030.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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