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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
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.
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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
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
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Overproduction comes from forecasting failures or execution mistakes, said Chan, adding that AI is not just about better demand predictions, but helping businesses make real-time decisions with accuracy.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Only time will tell, but check out these predictions from the contestants, including one player boldly calling out exactly when he will get voted out.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fellow wide receivers Chris Marshall and Cam Bates came over to celebrate with Brown before realizing he was still hunched over the ball and showed no signs of getting up.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cohen is director of seasonal forecasts at Atmospheric and Environmental Research.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The plans show defense spending next year would stay largely static, and would be funded with tax hikes amid increasingly dour growth forecasts.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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