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as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him
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as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen
at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger
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Recent Examples of prognostication
That's been his forecast 108 times, compared to 21 for an early spring since his prognostications were recorded in 1887 (there are no records for 10 years).
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
While the prognostication of learning from anywhere has not really panned out, the idea of learning at any time has been a big seller.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The show also is being featured in various drama category Emmy prognostications.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The prognostication site Gold Derby has put up its predictions naming the seven likeliest inductees, and Phish was not among the top seven picks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
While the prognostication of learning from anywhere has not really panned out, the idea of learning at any time has been a big seller.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The show also is being featured in various drama category Emmy prognostications.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The prognostication site Gold Derby has put up its predictions naming the seven likeliest inductees, and Phish was not among the top seven picks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
Noun
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However, Americans cannot legally participate in this prediction casino at the moment.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Look for ways to augment churn prediction and issue prevention.—
Mohan Mannava,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The movies had developed a bit of a formulaic structure where there was a premonition, the premonition was avoided, and then death came after the characters one by one.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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But then cut again several months, when, in fact, Lucas' premonition proved accurate, and Jaws essentially invented the modern summer blockbuster and became the biggest moneymaker ever.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The layout has an open and airy feel, with plenty of natural light and clean architectural lines.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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This will continue to keep smoke and haze in the forecast for the next several days.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The northern lights will be active on Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15 from select parts of the United States, according to NOAA's forecast.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Lean Into Peer Support A mental obstacle holding leaders back is avoiding support or peer groups out of fear of sharing ideas.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their suspicions persist despite the Department of Justice releasing a memo July 7 that tried to close the book on the Epstein saga.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Brad confirms Sophie’s suspicions, at which point Sophie confronts Margo.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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First, the prophecies have a very short time horizon—somewhere between two seconds and one minute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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Social media is abuzz with Tatsuki's prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami wrecking her home country of Japan -- a place prone to natural disasters but also a top destination for many in Asia -- sometime between July 5 and 7.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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The details for Alphabet will be necessary, as the stock has been held back by worries that artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt their search business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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That has led to worries that demand from AI and the data centers that feed it will strain the electric grid and lead to higher electric bills — a real concern in California, where ratepayers already pay among the highest rates in the country.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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