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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 film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
In that way, the race seems to be shaping up as less a competition than a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The king takes measures to make that prophecy fail and sends his newborn son Oedipus (Kelvin Jones-Fernandez) with his right-hand man Tiresias (Luis Medina) to be killed.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
In that way, the race seems to be shaping up as less a competition than a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The king takes measures to make that prophecy fail and sends his newborn son Oedipus (Kelvin Jones-Fernandez) with his right-hand man Tiresias (Luis Medina) to be killed.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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The odds of the Clarity Act being passed this year have dropped back from almost 70% on the Polymarket prediction platform, falling to just over 50%.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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There were dire predictions about what would happen if Measure E doesn't pass.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Two forecasting centers - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU) - are forecasting below-normal activity for the 2026 season, primarily due to a rapidly developing strong El Nino.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Let the machines handle forecasting, logistics, compliance, customer service.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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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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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This would, all else equal, support a cautious approach to raising rates, and is consistent with our forecast for two 25 basis point hikes in June and September.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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