variants
also prophesy
as in prediction
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 prophecy
The idea isn’t belief or prophecy.
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William Jones
january 21, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The one that leads to the prophecy.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Henry seems to interpret this as a reinforcement of the Commander’s prophecy—that he, too, is fated to kill himself on his 40th birthday.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Force gods, prophecies and witches are all in his wheelhouse, which could give some indication of what Kinberg is working with.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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William Jones
january 21, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The one that leads to the prophecy.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Henry seems to interpret this as a reinforcement of the Commander’s prophecy—that he, too, is fated to kill himself on his 40th birthday.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Force gods, prophecies and witches are all in his wheelhouse, which could give some indication of what Kinberg is working with.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adding weight to Meloni’s prediction of upcoming turbulence is the fact that 43 members of Congress have already announced plans to leave.—
Juan Williams,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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That makes forecasting and early adjustment even more critical.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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These areas include inventory tracking and inventory demand forecasting.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the company surpassed sales volume forecasts in other areas, and cash costs stayed under control relative to expectations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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