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as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him
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as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen
at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger
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Recent Examples of prognostication
Your husband’s prognostication about weddings and children aren’t wish fulfillment so much as a reflection of his hope that your daughter is happy in life.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Topline Top strategists largely expect another year of strong returns for the U.S.’ leading S&P 500 stock index in 2025, according to early prognostications from major banks, a welcome bullish signal for investors already enjoying a historic bull market.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Against these hopeful prognostications by many mainstream economists, however, the incoming Biden administration moved aggressively, proposing a $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan even before coming into office.
—Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
From the effect of President Biden’s debate to the fallout from Trump’s criminal conviction, here’s a look at the very worst in prognostications this year.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Topline Top strategists largely expect another year of strong returns for the U.S.’ leading S&P 500 stock index in 2025, according to early prognostications from major banks, a welcome bullish signal for investors already enjoying a historic bull market.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Against these hopeful prognostications by many mainstream economists, however, the incoming Biden administration moved aggressively, proposing a $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan even before coming into office.
—Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
From the effect of President Biden’s debate to the fallout from Trump’s criminal conviction, here’s a look at the very worst in prognostications this year.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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The bitcoin price has flat-lined through March, stuck at around $85,000 per bitcoin, despite a huge, prescient bitcoin price prediction setting the market alight.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Brain Surgeons Have Some Thoughts Any early predictions for Season 3?—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rylance as Cromwell winces at the spectacle, a premonition of his own future.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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So maybe the first half was more an aberration than a premonition.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The small-town feel grew on them even as their family grew larger to include two children, and their careers placed them on much bigger stages.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The travertine enhances safety without compromising aesthetics and gives the home a monastic feel, covering nearly every wall of the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film failed to cast a spell on audiences with total takings of $87.3 million in its opening weekend, 13% less than forecast.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to the latest reading released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. economy expanded 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, slightly ahead of forecasts, but below the growth seen in the third quarter.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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By understanding where and when white sharks are most likely to be detected, researchers and policymakers can better communicate with the public about how to safely enjoy Maine’s beaches without unnecessary fear.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes they’re driven by fears of what’s to come.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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While some nations view golden visas with suspicion, Americans are flocking to them.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the Netflix series, a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller is arrested on the suspicion of murder and presented with CCTV footage of himself fatally stabbing a female classmate named Katie Leonard.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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McKinley’s belief in the home market’s reliability thus became a self-fulfilling prophecy.—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Analysts say that a gloomier economic outlook can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, as businesses and consumers prepare for potential turbulence ahead.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last Friday, James Bergeron, the acting under secretary at the Education Department, sent a letter to colleges attempting to allay their worries about the layoffs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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