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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
While growing up amid these divine gifts, the men said, they were taught a prophecy by their families: one day, a messenger would bring them a flag to signify that their village and Fiji were blessed by God.
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Pete McKenzie, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, although in this case, given the current level of uncertainty, the dangers of trade war(s), and the likelihood that some significantly higher tariffs will survive, that seems superfluous.
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
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Pete McKenzie, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, although in this case, given the current level of uncertainty, the dangers of trade war(s), and the likelihood that some significantly higher tariffs will survive, that seems superfluous.
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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But that’s not stopping the prediction markets from making a guess.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Another potential beneficiary is the predictions market, which isn’t regulated like gambling.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Schneider highlighted that early signs of AI use cases — such as driving corporate headcount reductions and greater sales — have emerged and created a path towards reinvestment into future growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Isaacman is a friend of Elon Musk, and the move was seen as the first sign of the rift between Trump and Musk that widened as the two men publicly feuded over a sweeping tax and spending package central to Trump’s second term agenda.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 July 2025
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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