as in to anticipate
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the strife in Bloody Kansas in the 1850s adumbrated the civil war that would follow
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Recent Examples of adumbrate
In between, works by contemporaries complicate superficial ideas about his meteoric genius, and small, delicate drawings teem with an abundance of ideas — paintings never made, thoughts adumbrated then abandoned.
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Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
Nothing in America’s tepid 19th-century contributions to European classical music adumbrated it; nor did the homely and sometimes hokey popular songs of Stephen Foster.
—Heather Mac Donald, National Review, 22 Aug. 2019
The helicopter crash, on the other hand, is a narrative dead end, merely adumbrating the portrait that Mr. Davenport will draw of Mr. Bezos as unflappable.
—Randall Stross, WSJ, 15 Apr. 2018
Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
Nothing in America’s tepid 19th-century contributions to European classical music adumbrated it; nor did the homely and sometimes hokey popular songs of Stephen Foster.
—Heather Mac Donald, National Review, 22 Aug. 2019
The helicopter crash, on the other hand, is a narrative dead end, merely adumbrating the portrait that Mr. Davenport will draw of Mr. Bezos as unflappable.
—Randall Stross, WSJ, 15 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adumbrate
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This album, which is highly anticipated by his fans, could be a turning point in his career, as his popularity and power as a rap Goliath are beginning to wane.Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Special election proceedings this summer in Glendale, a Milwaukee suburb, foreshadowed the kinds of scenes US counties might expect to see in the coming weeks.Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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Many of these strategies of foreshadowing consumer needs stems from her work in the industry that stretches back three decades.Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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In Denver, a key commercial airline hub, forecasters predict a couple of inches of snow.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Consensus estimates predict annual revenue growth of around 8% over the next three to five years.GuruFocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The details are what captivate; chrome strips on the hood and sides, and exquisite chrome hood hinges prefiguring the decklid hinges on Ferrari’s 275 GTB/4.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Woody’s facial-recognition research in the 1960s prefigured all these technological breakthroughs and their queasy ethical implications.Shaun Raviv, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2020
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As the name implies, a mop-vac rolls a mop and a vacuum into one—sucking up debris and cleaning your floors at the same time.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Han applying The Dewy Skin Cream Tatcha The Water Cream $72 $54 Tatcha As the name implies, this moisturizer is like a refreshing drink of water for the skin.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Such moments of triumph did not herald an era of consolidation, but a dissolution and disintegration to come.Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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The arrival of the incoming Trump Administration heralds what’s expected to be a more lenient regulatory and antitrust environment from the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Dept. of Justice.David Bloom, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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From redefining human jobs to encouraging inception-stage innovation, AI's trajectory is being shaped by visionary leaders like him who not only foresee its impact but are also actively steering its course toward a more integrated and beneficial future for all.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Continue reading … 'CUTTING BACK' – Experts foresee legal challenges on Biden-era regulations during Trump term.Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Adumbrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adumbrate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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