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
Machar has long regarded himself as destined for the presidency, citing a prophecy years ago by a seer from his ethnic group.
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Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Imagine peering into a crystal ball, not to see vague prophecies, but to gain tangible insights into what the future might hold.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
If Israel keeps up its aggressive stance, Shara—who has been courting Syrian minorities—could allow or even back such militant groups’ attacks on IDF troops, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Imagine peering into a crystal ball, not to see vague prophecies, but to gain tangible insights into what the future might hold.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
If Israel keeps up its aggressive stance, Shara—who has been courting Syrian minorities—could allow or even back such militant groups’ attacks on IDF troops, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Perez made a very specific prediction on Tuesday night.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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His latest bold predictions for Starship came in a video SpaceX posted online last week.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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To some, the shift may vindicate Trump's America First strategy — a sign that pressuring allies to increase defense spending is working.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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