forerunning

verb

Definition of forerunningnext
present participle of forerun
as in foreshadowing
to give a slight indication of beforehand the moral decay that traditionally foreruns the decline of a mighty empire

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  1. heralding
  2. predicting
  3. implying
  4. anticipating
Verb
  • Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In October 2022, the school held an inauguration ceremony heralding her arrival.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heralding
Verb
  • This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicting
Verb
  • Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of implying
Verb
  • Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.
    Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But, as of now, Guerin’s anticipating re-signing Rossi — not trading him — whether to a bridge deal or a long-term deal.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipating
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