as in predictions
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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Contrary to the predictions of many doctors, Zevon lived another 11 months after his Letterman appearance, long enough to witness the birth of his grandchild and see The Wind get released to rapturous reviews.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Your brain is constantly making predictions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Farmers’ Almanac, a longstanding reference for weather forecasts, gardening tips, home tips and stargazing, is ending its more than 200-year run.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Old Farmer's Almanac to continue publishing The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded in 1792, also publishes weather forecasts, gardening tips and astronomy and garden calendars.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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For all its monsters and prophecies, the series has always been about the people caught between them—those who fight, falter, and keep going.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Trade discussions dominated those meetings, but there were signs of growing tensions over Beijing’s surging conventional and nuclear arsenal.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to their thoughtful preservation efforts, signs of the past remain.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Soothsayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothsayings. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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