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also prophesies
as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity
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Recent Examples of prophecies
Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Some evangelicals espouse prophecies in which warfare involving Israel is key to bringing about the return of Jesus.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In one episode which went viral, Thiel is depicted as a bizarre authority on biblical prophecies and the Antichrist, often tied to the series’ political plots.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As the American and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, some American Christians are speaking of the conflict in biblical terms, mapping end-time prophecies on to current events in the Middle East.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Some evangelicals espouse prophecies in which warfare involving Israel is key to bringing about the return of Jesus.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
In one episode which went viral, Thiel is depicted as a bizarre authority on biblical prophecies and the Antichrist, often tied to the series’ political plots.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As the American and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, some American Christians are speaking of the conflict in biblical terms, mapping end-time prophecies on to current events in the Middle East.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, eclipses have been surrounded by apocalyptic prophecies, which found a resurgence when there were four successive total lunar eclipses from 2014 to 2015, according to astronomy website EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
march 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecies
Noun
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As Horsman suggests, the technology will offer crystal ball predictions about how a movie will do at the box office, as well as its cultural resonance.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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What the team found matched long-standing predictions— but only when the heat was concentrated exactly where the aurora enters the atmosphere.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump’s tariff rollout last year shows how quickly economic forecasts can be made moot by policy pivots from the White House.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to Bloomberg, Hood made the call in late 2024 to pause parts of Microsoft’s massive data center buildout, questioning overly optimistic demand forecasts—a decision that rattled investors and may have contributed to today’s capacity shortages as AI demand surged beyond expectations.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Prophecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecies. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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