as in prediction
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
Getting the right physical therapists and going through the right physical therapy program are important and can greatly affect your prognosis.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But her prognosis remained uncertain in the days and weeks that followed.
—Diane Herbst, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Her mother was devastated by her prognosis: Audrey has a 30 to 40% chance of being cured, her mother told the Journal Sentinel.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
This was the ultimate weekend for Mason, who has a good prognosis in his battle with bone cancer, ongoing since 2022.
—The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But her prognosis remained uncertain in the days and weeks that followed.
—Diane Herbst, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Her mother was devastated by her prognosis: Audrey has a 30 to 40% chance of being cured, her mother told the Journal Sentinel.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
This was the ultimate weekend for Mason, who has a good prognosis in his battle with bone cancer, ongoing since 2022.
—The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosis
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Here are my predictions: song lyrics will become more direct and angry — probably a response to the noise of social media and cutting through the clutter.Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Yankees blog Bleeding Yankee Blue also examined the Alonso situation on Wednesday and arrived at the same prediction: Alonso back to the Mets for few years and low money.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wednesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high around 24.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, the core rate that excludes the volatile food and energy sectors, rose 3.2%, a touch less than forecasts for a 3.3% gain.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Musk’s prophecy cast a bold vision for a multidecade transition of transportation and energy.Martin Jarzebowski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pino’s prophecy of killing Richard has come to pass.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Prognosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosis. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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