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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 prophecy of the pōhaku was like that.
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Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Maybe fretting over fading attention spans is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
DeSoto senior Legend Howell saw a prophecy come true Wednesday.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Although critics were lukewarm on the film itself, Hudson is now one step closer to Jackman’s prophecy after steadily building momentum in recent weeks with Golden Globe, Actor Awards and now Oscar nominations.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Maybe fretting over fading attention spans is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
DeSoto senior Legend Howell saw a prophecy come true Wednesday.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Although critics were lukewarm on the film itself, Hudson is now one step closer to Jackman’s prophecy after steadily building momentum in recent weeks with Golden Globe, Actor Awards and now Oscar nominations.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Several inches of snow were expected to fall over the following day with the heaviest prediction of 8-12 inches falling on Tuesday.—
Emilie Stigliani,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first NBA player to openly endorse—and take direct equity in—a prediction market platform.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Also, some weather forecasting models are bringing yet another storm into our area Sunday and Monday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to European Avalanche Warning Services, an avalanche forecasting service that also tracks fatalities, an average of 100 people die in European avalanches each year.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 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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Rain is expected to return to the Central Valley late Monday, according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The spending is based on forecasts that imports will continue to grow faster than the US economy as a whole, and that Trump’s push to make America more self-reliant won’t change that.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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