as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
took the soothsayings published in the tabloids with a grain of salt
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Recent Examples of soothsaying
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Noun
It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothsaying
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During his conference, Goodell offered his prediction that the NFL will one day have a franchise based full-time in an international city, and that if that took place, eventually, the league would host an international Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Super Bowl 59 predictions:Who will win the Super Bowl 2025?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Initial forecasts indicated potential tsunami waves could reach Puerto Rico's western coast by 8:46 p.m. EST (9:46 p.m. local time), with the Virgin Islands expected to experience impacts approximately 30 minutes later.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Photograph: Apple With the Weather app and Apple Maps integration, the invite will include the forecast for the day of the event and directions to the location.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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Two other women, Tammy Woods and Terry Hartley, later came forward and said Bickle used a nearly identical prophecy in grooming them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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The book’s horrors—climate catastrophe, internment camps, genocidal wars, high-tech surveillance—are too familiar to serve as prophecy.—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The best way to explore this wondrous ecosystem is with the help of a professional outfitter.—
Ellen Schmedinghoff,
AFAR Media,
14 Jan. 2025
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Through her characteristically wondrous artwork, Heffernan invites readers to ask: Will Julie find the resourcefulness to navigate to safety and the confidence to confront her past?—
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airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
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The course is part of a series of extraordinary adaptations that America’s military is making amid one of its greatest recruiting shortfalls since the draft was abolished, more than fifty years ago.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Then there was Bambi, who was quite extraordinary looking with huge eyes and the longest eyelashes.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Witness Rishabh Pant's stupendous 61 that has given India a chance to square the series.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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After this stupendous comeback win, Quinn honored the rookie in his way.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The astonishing 24-minute birth scene—in which her anxious excitement gives way to confusion and horror—will leave you reeling.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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The sensation has averaged 24.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Prime Video's popular superhero show, which releases Thursday February 6, 2025 at 12am Pacific Time (PT) on the streaming service, has once again achieved the miraculous score of a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Completing the Life Time Miami Half-Marathon is an achievement for anyone but for Farouk Gomati, crossing the finish line Sunday will mark the culmination of an 11-year journey that is nothing short of miraculous.—
Ethan Mannello,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Soothsaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothsaying. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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