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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
In 24 of the previous 58 times that Texas has made the AP's preseason cut, UT eventually ended that football season ranked within five spots of its preseason prognostication.
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Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Aug. 2024
Neither DeSantis nor Fried have perfect political prognostication skills.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
But all of these prognostications turned out to be horribly wrong.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Aug. 2024
Neither DeSantis nor Fried have perfect political prognostication skills.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
But all of these prognostications turned out to be horribly wrong.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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Consequently, there is still time to prevent my bleak prediction for 2025 from being realized.—
Harvey Whitehouse,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025
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See more of our Oscar nominations predictions here.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Growing up in tension, fearing a parent’s volatility, can leave a young person with painful but shrewd premonitions about possible danger and with acute impulses to protection.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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That premonition rings true when his parents (Tara Buckman, Geoff Hansen) are slaughtered by a carjacker dressed as Old Saint Nick himself (Charles Dierkop) just hours later, condemning the toddler into further moral compass trauma at an orphanage run by a domineering Mother Superior nun from Hell.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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The metal casing adds a substantial feel, while their portable size is perfect for on-the-go use, easily slipping into a tote, duffle, or Dopp kit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2025
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The school is a hub of the community and big source of the small-town feel that made the Palisades feel like such a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the industry.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Parts of Utah are experiencing colder-than-average temperatures this week, with the average temperature forecast at 19.64 degrees F—4.61 degrees below the five-year historical average for the week of January 13-19.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 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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As the community grapples with recovery, fears of gentrification loom large.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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The worker said colleagues were concerned about using social media or their phones, even personal ones, for fear they are being monitored or tapped.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Privy to his suspicions and intentions is a mysterious gardener who seems to come out of nowhere with myriad solutions to our hero’s problems.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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The announcement's timing—on the same day TikTok's ban went into effect—raised further suspicions about the platform's stability and future, particularly as creators look for trustworthy alternatives.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes,
21 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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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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While markets often climb a wall of worry, this wall looks more like a cliff.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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