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prophecy

noun

ˈprä-fə-sē

variants also prophesy

Definition of prophecy

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 This prescience reads as astounding prophecy today, amidst the shift of enterprise AI spending towards on-premise. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 In my experience, those negative self-beliefs often become self-fulfilling prophecies unless they’re challenged head-on. — CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Branwen Throughout the world, ravens have been a symbol of prophecy and the spirit world. — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026 There’s urgency to rediscover rhythm as Miller’s prophecy of scrutiny comes to pass, which necessitates decisive leadership. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prophecy

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In contrast, all there is of the future is our predictions, hopes, and beliefs about what might happen, which are again states of our minds in the present.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
The league is also asking prediction markets to stop offering predictions on officiating, such as how many flags will be thrown.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of prediction

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Senior vice president of strategy and client success Benjamin Bond has joined its Fresh Food Leadership Council, where his work will include forecasting, food waste and visibility across fresh-food operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forecasting

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