Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presignifying
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Tellingly, these names belonged to a deceased mother and son, foreshadowing that Willa will eventually become a kind of parent to Bob.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Several of the country’s biggest news outlets are publicly pushing back on the rules, foreshadowing a potential legal battle.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The bad omens came early at this year’s Burning Man — the infamously wild, weeklong celebration of art, music, and unrestrained self-expression held at the end of every summer in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert — portending a particularly extra-ordinary burn.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Following the report, several analysts cut their price targets on the stock anticipating limited returns or declines moving forward.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jamaica will also likely see the strongest winds, with forecasts anticipating gusts between 80 and 100 mph that could batter the island from Thursday through Tuesday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The quarterback held his arm gingerly against his body, indicating a potential collarbone or shoulder injury.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the three-way race that followed, Cuomo’s support climbed to 33 percent, indicating that many of Adams’ former voters migrated to him—while Mamdani’s overall numbers held steady.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles were not eager to bring him back this season, potentially foreseeing a contract issue and apparently believing his production was replaceable.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thirteen members of the FOMC predicted 1 or 2 more rate cuts with only 4 members foreseeing no rate change.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fighting fire with fire Security analysts have been warning companies, governments, and the general public that hackers are ramping up their attacks in the wake of the widespread adoption of AI.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meteorologists are warning that Tropical Storm Melissa could bring life-threatening conditions to portions of the Caribbean.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Presignifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presignifying. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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