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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
Winnipeg’s roster is rich with homegrown talent including reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck and offensive stars like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, but the team’s early success this year has far exceeded the experts’ pre-season prognostications.
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Topline Stocks’ Tuesday bounce concluded a solid stretch of gains heading into the election, securing a historically accurate stock market predictor for a Vice President Kamala Harris victory, though recent counterexamples potentially cloud the prognostication.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For those of us who love our backyards, that’s not such a bad prognostication.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
There was no mention in the study of whether the finger was used to perform any type of invasive prognostication.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Topline Stocks’ Tuesday bounce concluded a solid stretch of gains heading into the election, securing a historically accurate stock market predictor for a Vice President Kamala Harris victory, though recent counterexamples potentially cloud the prognostication.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For those of us who love our backyards, that’s not such a bad prognostication.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
There was no mention in the study of whether the finger was used to perform any type of invasive prognostication.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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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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Below are this week’s Oscar predictions (in alphabetical order) in all 23 categories.Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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When the casting director showed her Consuelos' picture, Ripa had a premonition.Esther Kang, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But she’s overcome by fear, a premonition that catastrophe is on the way.John Bleasdale, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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The two latest full episodes of Bluey that aired earlier in 2024 as part of season 3 packed a walloping one-two punch of feels (and fan speculation).DeVonne Goode, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love it for its ability to keep their breasts still on runs, as well as its super soft feel.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
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All three forecasts were below the long-term average for Swiss economic growth of 1.8%, and reflect the impact of a slowdown in Europe and further afield.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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While uncertainty always looms in economic forecasts, the opportunities ahead are vast—requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and a steady focus on growth.Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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If Friday the 13th worries you, others share your fear.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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That leaves Syria’s minority groups like Alawites, Shia Muslims, Ismailis, Druze, Kurds and Christians in fear of being targeted.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Park, the impeached justice minister, has faced suspicions raised by the opposition that he was involved in the planning and execution of Yoon’s martial law decree.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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This suspicion can lead to widespread distrust in leadership and a decline in team cohesion.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 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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Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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