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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
Two reversals and a vindication For the OpenAI CEO, his comments walk back his prophecy on AI’s impact on labor.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
So in a way, the prophecy of video taking over from radio was starting to gain some momentum.
—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
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
So in a way, the prophecy of video taking over from radio was starting to gain some momentum.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Polymarket sponsorship comes at a time when there are already concerns about potential insider trading among White House staff and allies as betting on prediction markets have come under scrutiny.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Eventually, these results could help improve space weather forecasting.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 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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The good news is seasonal forecast models can skillfully predict marine heat waves three to six months in advance, depending on the region.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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However, aurora forecasts can change quickly because the timing and strength of a coronal mass ejection are difficult to predict.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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