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a declaration that something will happen in the future
the securities analyst's prognosis for the stock market in the new year
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Recent Examples of prognosis
With Joe heading into surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, prognosis unclear, Kaitlyn heads down to Bliss to join in the Guantanamo-style beating Kyle and the crew are giving Gutierrez.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Things only went from bad to worse when the doctors gave him his prognosis.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, like many people who acquire disabilities in adulthood, my ableist mindset created an intoxicating need to overcome my impairments and prognosis.
—Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
The English company specializes in the treatment of skin symptoms of mycosis and the treatment decisions can incorporate the disease stage, overall prognosis, patient quality of life and most bothersome symptoms.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Things only went from bad to worse when the doctors gave him his prognosis.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, like many people who acquire disabilities in adulthood, my ableist mindset created an intoxicating need to overcome my impairments and prognosis.
—Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
The English company specializes in the treatment of skin symptoms of mycosis and the treatment decisions can incorporate the disease stage, overall prognosis, patient quality of life and most bothersome symptoms.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosis
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That would be either flat or slightly below where sales could end up this year, based on predictions.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prioritizing valid data improves prediction accuracy and boosts confidence in the resulting outcomes, enabling companies to make smarter, more informed decisions that drive results, spur growth and lead to business success.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Though Tuesday was expected to remain dry, more rain was in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday evening.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Check Meteorologist Chris Tomer’s bi-weekly North America snow forecast here.Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Opposition becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as Mercury and Saturn clash.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Valya and her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) have high hopes for their new recruit, who Valya is convinced is part of the prophecy, but Sister Kasha, who’s mentored Ynez under Corrino, has been gripped by disturbing portents of things to come.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Prognosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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