as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
took the soothsayings published in the tabloids with a grain of salt
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Recent Examples of soothsaying
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Noun
It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
But it was powered by profound public discontent with Argentina’s sclerotic status quo, especially from a generation of younger voters who have seen little relief from years of endemic fiscal crisis and debt, and have no more patience for the appeals and soothsaying of the establishment.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
For now, earthquakes remains the trickiest natural disaster to predict, but our earthquake soothsaying is improving, as geologists uncover the subtle secrets of the world-shaking movements along Earth’s many fault lines.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 20 July 2023
During the panel, Travers asked O’Dowd about Dusty’s reaction to the soothsaying device.
—H. Drew Blackburn, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
And this soothsaying is anything but soothing.
—Jacob Oller, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
By the 17th century, English almanacs in particular were predicting plagues, earthquakes and other calamities with such profligacy that an industry of satirical almanacs sprang up to mock the earnest soothsaying of the others.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
Now, with the latest episode out, those fans can rest easy — taking on the role of a soothsaying sorceress to deliver a hilarious commencement speech, Raja finally won her first star.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothsaying
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
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Officials said the men weren’t prepared for the weather conditions, which included predictions of snow, sleet and rain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Parts of Utah are experiencing colder-than-average temperatures this week, with the average temperature forecast at 19.64 degrees F—4.61 degrees below the five-year historical average for the week of January 13-19.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The mercury won't get above 0 degrees from Saturday night until Tuesday afternoon, according to the hourly forecast.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
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?—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Making good on a campaign promise, Trump signed the extraordinary executive action as part of a flurry of orders shortly after being sworn in on Monday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is until Monday night, not something that was ever contested by a president who signed an order that was extraordinary, unprecedented and upended the rule of law.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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
Adjective
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And the work of our photographers, often putting themselves in harm’s way, has been astonishing.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood says wealth inequality in the U.S. is unfair, astonishing and un-American.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Not even the most miraculous shot of his life was enough to earn Nikola Jokic the fourth quarter off this time.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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No, this isn’t a miraculous leadership makeover that infuses you with supernatural energy.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Soothsaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothsaying. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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