1
as in feels
a feeling that something bad will happen
I had a nagging presage that the results of my medical tests would not be good
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2
as in heralds
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
the sight of the first robin is always a welcome presage of spring
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
people used to believe that a comet presaged a major event, such as the death of a king
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presages
Verb
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Emerging research supports this view, revealing that the fulfillment of belongingness needs predicts greater relationship maintenance behaviors — but only when accompanied by a strong sense of autonomy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moody’s predictions show that disruptions due to global conflicts will continue.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Additional resources Read more about solar and lunar eclipses on Eclipse Wise — a website dedicated to predictions of eclipses.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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See below for some other suggestions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Presages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presages. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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