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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
Week 18 picks: This is where USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts has provided fans with the great public service of making prognostications for every game this weekend, both straight up and against the spread.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Generation Beta Report Findings Here are some prognostications that made my jaw drop:1
86% believe Gen Beta will hold jobs that haven’t even been invented yet!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
Will generative AI ultimately fall way short of its hype — as has virtual reality which has cost Meta Platforms $45 billion in losses so far — or achieve bullish prognostications as a growth and productivity booster?
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some of these prognostications are finely detailed; others are broadly thematic.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Generation Beta Report Findings Here are some prognostications that made my jaw drop:1
86% believe Gen Beta will hold jobs that haven’t even been invented yet!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
Will generative AI ultimately fall way short of its hype — as has virtual reality which has cost Meta Platforms $45 billion in losses so far — or achieve bullish prognostications as a growth and productivity booster?
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some of these prognostications are finely detailed; others are broadly thematic.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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As a result, the level of prediction accuracy was increased significantly, which improved the ability of the company to react to emerging external factors.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Most of the original data behind the mapping tool, like the wildfire risk predictions, is still available, but is now harder to find and access.—
Alejandro Paz,
The Conversation,
14 Feb. 2025
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The movie’s terrifying dénouement emerges in another seven-minute shot, in which hints and premonitions are transformed into passions and horrors and in which landscape—and, as per the title, a seascape—appear not simply as backdrops but as dramatic and intellectual engines of the story.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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Final Destination 5 begins with Sam Lawton (Nicholas D'Agosto) saving his co-worker's lives (and ruining their work retreat) after having a premonition about a bridge collapse.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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The plus side doesn’t stop at the internal components: A sturdy metal chassis that's trim despite the large screen and an excellent keyboard add to the premium feel of this gaming laptop.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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With the feel of a vintage roadside joint, Hy’s has red vinyl booths, creative cocktails and a tight menu revolving around fried chicken that’s meant to be tossed with a homemade honey sambal.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In looking at the precipitation forecast for the next three months, much of the Southwest, Southern Rockies and Southern Plains are set to see well-below-average rain and snow accumulations.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The decrease in passenger forecasts prompted a shift in planning, with a greater focus on infrastructure updates over terminal expansion.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Volodymyr Zelensky spoke in a week when a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump raised fears in Kyiv that it was being frozen out of negotiations, with the White House also downplaying the prospects of Ukraine joining NATO.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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People often dream of taking that leap, but many are hampered by the fears of what might be.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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As doctors tried to treat her, Kate’s parents openly discussed their suspicions that a conspiracy was forming around them – and that medical staff couldn’t be trusted.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Harry is acting shady enough to arouse some suspicions.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
14 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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Eventually, optimism and relief won over fears and worries, rallying stocks.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Democrats have criticized the group’s reach, expressing worry that Musk has too much control over governmental operations.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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