as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the myopic prewar vaticinations that the conflict would be brief and relatively painless
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Previous predictions had underestimated present population, net migration, and birthrate decline.—
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That’s as specific as Caton and Brusso will get with predictions.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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More than 970 suppliers from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and India, who were surveyed repeatedly, cited the importance of reliable forecasts and long-term visibility for capacity planning, efficiency, and innovation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s in line with the forecasts of analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Cronin believes there are signs of finding consistent improvement.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In October, following the bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, pointed to signs that corporate lending practices had grown too lax over the past decade .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Vaticinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaticinations. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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