as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
took the soothsayings published in the tabloids with a grain of salt
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Recent Examples of soothsaying
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Few of the pundits who trumpet the long-term wisdom of Medicare for all or the negligible impact of deficit spending have the credentials for such soothsaying.
—Frank Bruni New York Times, Star Tribune, 17 June 2021
Noun
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Few of the pundits who trumpet the long-term wisdom of Medicare for all or the negligible impact of deficit spending have the credentials for such soothsaying.
—Frank Bruni New York Times, Star Tribune, 17 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothsaying
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Those credit prices are not really a prediction by us of what the actual credit prices will be.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Who is historian Allan Lichtman's 2024 US presidential election prediction to win on Election Day − Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although the red flag warnings do not determine if a PSPS event may occur, some factors that the company reviews includes: low humidity levels, a forecast of high winds and the condition of dry material on the ground and low moisture content of vegetation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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These final forecasts come after a handful of uplifting polls and some positive news cycles for Harris in the waning days of the 2024 cycle.Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The promotion for Eternal Atake 2 once again sees Lil Uzi Vert leaning into Heaven’s Gate’s underlying beliefs of ufology and prophecy fulfillment, with the album trailer featuring the rapper being transported via UFO to another dimension.Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Both extremes derail progress, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of missed opportunities and unrealized potential.Marina Suholutsky, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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But today, something different—something wondrous—rushes into view.science.org, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
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Soak up the rays from the luxe living room, or step out onto the wrap-around deck for a panoramic look at the wondrous scenery.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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After that came Carr’s stupendous biography Fire in the Belly in 2012, a retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2018, and a steady stream of scholarly projects.Jackson Davidow, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Reese had a stupendous rookie season this year as a part of the Chicago Sky.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trump has touted tariffs as a miraculous cure to just about every domestic and international strain, from war to child care to high grocery prices.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The miraculous orange was renamed the Washington navel orange.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Soothsaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothsaying. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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