variants
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
If Israel keeps up its aggressive stance, Shara—who has been courting Syrian minorities—could allow or even back such militant groups’ attacks on IDF troops, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff -- and the first from the United States.
—Alex Perez, ABC News, 8 May 2025
By calling Powell 'Mr. Too Late,' the President may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff -- and the first from the United States.
—Alex Perez, ABC News, 8 May 2025
By calling Powell 'Mr. Too Late,' the President may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
Noun
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Perez made a very specific prediction on Tuesday night.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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His latest bold predictions for Starship came in a video SpaceX posted online last week.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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To some, the shift may vindicate Trump's America First strategy — a sign that pressuring allies to increase defense spending is working.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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