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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
But all of these prognostications turned out to be horribly wrong.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Winnipeg’s roster is rich with homegrown talent including reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck and offensive stars like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, but the team’s early success this year has far exceeded the experts’ pre-season prognostications.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Topline Stocks’ Tuesday bounce concluded a solid stretch of gains heading into the election, securing a historically accurate stock market predictor for a Vice President Kamala Harris victory, though recent counterexamples potentially cloud the prognostication.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For those of us who love our backyards, that’s not such a bad prognostication.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Winnipeg’s roster is rich with homegrown talent including reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck and offensive stars like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, but the team’s early success this year has far exceeded the experts’ pre-season prognostications.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Topline Stocks’ Tuesday bounce concluded a solid stretch of gains heading into the election, securing a historically accurate stock market predictor for a Vice President Kamala Harris victory, though recent counterexamples potentially cloud the prognostication.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For those of us who love our backyards, that’s not such a bad prognostication.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
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The Yankees blog Bleeding Yankee Blue also examined the Alonso situation on Wednesday and arrived at the same prediction: Alonso back to the Mets for few years and low money.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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For more prep, read Jeff Howe’s NFL insider playoff predictions, where coaches, execs pick wild-card round winners.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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That premonition rings true when his parents (Tara Buckman, Geoff Hansen) are slaughtered by a carjacker dressed as Old Saint Nick himself (Charles Dierkop) just hours later, condemning the toddler into further moral compass trauma at an orphanage run by a domineering Mother Superior nun from Hell.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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The boy tries to warn his family about his nocturnal premonitions, but when nobody takes him seriously, the boy must face the beast on his own.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2024
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The metal casing adds a substantial feel, while their portable size is perfect for on-the-go use, easily slipping into a tote, duffle, or Dopp kit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2025
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The school is a hub of the community and big source of the small-town feel that made the Palisades feel like such a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the industry.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
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The bitcoin price dropped to around $92,000 per bitcoin, restarting a sell-off that had lost steam earlier this week amid fears of a looming bitcoin price crash.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of 24 hours, the pair discuss fellow luminaries, navigate existential fears, and reflect on the joys and struggles of being an artist.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Jan. 2025
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Virgil Thew, 47, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in suspicion of fatally shooting a 33-year-old woman and two girls, ages 12 and 13, at a home in New Lisbon, Wis., authorities said.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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While officials have yet to confirm whether arson is responsible for the widespread fires, suspicions of intentional ignition have circulated widely on social media.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Musk’s prophecy cast a bold vision for a multidecade transition of transportation and energy.—
Martin Jarzebowski,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Pino’s prophecy of killing Richard has come to pass.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Organizational dysfunction, the most crucial worry.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Allowing just nine points to the Minnesota Vikings was a tremendous leap forward; the only worry is if the bye week will cool down what might just be the best offense in the league.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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