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foresaw

VERB

anticipate, predict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discern envisage expect forecast foretell perceive presage understand

STRONG

apprehend divine espy forebode foreknow previse prognosticate prophesy see visualize

WEAK

call the turn crystal ball it dope out forefeel have a hunch preknow prevision psych out see it coming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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But it is unlikely, as it strategised ahead of commencing the attacks on Iran, that the US fully foresaw some of these economic consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

What nobody foresaw was the solution working so quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The average analyst estimate calculated by FactSet foresaw a loss of 7 cents per share.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

But despite being among the Champions League title contenders for many seasons, not even their most partisan supporters foresaw a 5-1 second round, first leg victory over Remo Stars in Abeokuta.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Fiver said no more and Hazel turned his thoughts to the raid and the difficulty he foresaw of getting the hutch rabbits to go the distance back to the warren.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams