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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
So in a way, the prophecy of video taking over from radio was starting to gain some momentum.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
The original Mistborn trilogy is set on the grim planet of Scadrial and framed around a mysterious prophecy and powerful allomancers who can wield metals to perform magic.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2026
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.
—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
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
The original Mistborn trilogy is set on the grim planet of Scadrial and framed around a mysterious prophecy and powerful allomancers who can wield metals to perform magic.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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But a battle could be brewing between the traditional bookmakers and the ever-growing prediction markets.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks’ odds of capturing the NBA championship reached 79% following their win Friday, according to Kalshi, where $275 million worth of predictions have been made on the outcome of the series.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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For David John Gagne of NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the impact on weather forecasting is sizable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Nationwide, the 15 host cities are seeing an average 15% increase in demand, said Bram Gallagher, director of economics and forecasting with AirDNA, said.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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