prefigures

verb

Definition of prefiguresnext
present tense third-person singular of prefigure
as in foreshadows
to give a slight indication of beforehand the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring

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  1. predicts
  2. implies
  3. anticipates
Verb
  • Jon Heyman of the New York Post predicts Alonso to sign for $152 million.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • McKinsey & Co predicts the cash economy in many emerging markets like India, will decline from 23% today to less than 10% within this decade.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicts
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  • As their name implies, these events involve a very brief eruption of radio emissions and then typically silence, though a few objects appear to be capable of sending out multiple bursts.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The new forecast implies 38% upside from Thursday’s close.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Digging the universe with particle physics In 2025, the particle physics community anticipates the commencement of operations at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipates
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