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as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
an economist who is regarded by many as a reliable prophet of future developments in the global economy
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
in the 1960s Timothy Leary gained fame as the gonzo prophet of the psychedelic movement
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Recent Examples of prophet
Ramadan recognizes the first revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
In Islamic tradition, it is believed that the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, Muslim Aid noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
King, one of America’s great prophets, saw things differently.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
In Islamic tradition, it is believed that the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, Muslim Aid noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
King, one of America’s great prophets, saw things differently.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
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Rodriguez’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Police spokesperson Frederic Papaux of Fribourg canton, or region, said the inferno broke out Tuesday evening on a bus in the town of Kerzers, about 15 miles west of Bern, the Swiss capital.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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As forecasters expect above-average temperatures for the next several weeks, Swain said, snowpack losses are likely to continue.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spencer Crawford, a police spokesman, said Wednesday investigators are reviewing evidence, including cellphone video of the fight, and are awaiting autopsy results.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said about 140 American service members had been injured so far, without specifying where or when they were wounded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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