as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the far-fetched presagings of self-styled seers about current celebrities
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as in predicting
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as in reading
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 presaging
Noun
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Consequently, there is still time to prevent my bleak prediction for 2025 from being realized.—
Harvey Whitehouse,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025 -
See more of our Oscar nominations predictions here.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Wednesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high around 24.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, the core rate that excludes the volatile food and energy sectors, rose 3.2%, a touch less than forecasts for a 3.3% gain.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The clergy could expect the fulfillment of prophecy, and the poor and the oppressed could look forward to absolution and better living quarters.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease and more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The best way to explore this wondrous ecosystem is with the help of a professional outfitter.—
Ellen Schmedinghoff,
AFAR Media,
14 Jan. 2025
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Through her characteristically wondrous artwork, Heffernan invites readers to ask: Will Julie find the resourcefulness to navigate to safety and the confidence to confront her past?—
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airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Starting with his film-school projects in the early 1970s, David Cronenberg hit the ground running with projects that tucked sharp social critiques into ominously portentous narratives.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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But unlike the relative low-budget kicks of his previous two films, Glass has lots of portentous self-importance that the movie never quite earns.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Witness Rishabh Pant's stupendous 61 that has given India a chance to square the series.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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After this stupendous comeback win, Quinn honored the rookie in his way.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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