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also prophesy
as in prediction
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 prophecy
Shaw’s prophecy was light years distant from Uncle Jerry’s reality.
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
In the world of economics, such fears can quickly become self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
And many farms are holding on to their crops in anticipation of prices going higher still — a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The prophecy that the 2025 Oscars race will mirror the plot of Conclave is coming true.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
In the world of economics, such fears can quickly become self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
And many farms are holding on to their crops in anticipation of prices going higher still — a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The prophecy that the 2025 Oscars race will mirror the plot of Conclave is coming true.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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