as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the ludicrous foretellings of self-styled psychics at the end of each year
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as in predicting
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as in reading
to tell of or describe beforehand
a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretelling
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Why Solar Cycle 25 is so special Solar Cycle 25 has outperformed predictions and explains why auroras have been seen farther from the Arctic and Antarctic circles.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025 -
According to the prediction: Dallas Cowboys RB Raheem Mostert The Cowboys are another team with cap issues, and Jerry Jones' team hasn't been interested in spending much in recent offseasons.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Chinese oil companies are predicting peak oil demand as widespread electric vehicle usage in the nation is replacing gasoline guzzlers.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hasbro reported earnings in the last three months of the year above analysts' estimates but expected revenues this year to fall below forecasts due to weaker demand for toys like Star Wars action figures and Nerf guns.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sour forecast from the world’s largest retailer dragged down the Dow by more than 650 points, or 1.5%, before ending the day 451 points lower.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The young boy of prophecy gets trampled into a brain-dead coma.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Along with making that prophecy come true, this time around, the roles were reversed, with Allen not having as gaudy of statistics as Jackson but coming away with the honor.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Foretelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretelling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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