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prophecies

NOUN

prediction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apocalypse prognostication revelation

STRONG

augury cast divination forecast foretelling oracle presage prevision prognosis soothsaying vision

WEAK

second sight

Example Sentences

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Speech-act theory explains why predictions like these can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise?"

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Considering doomsday prophecies from a podcast with a paltry 68 total star ratings on Spotify is one thing, but believing them is another entirely.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

“Uh...you know those aren’t real prophecies, right? They’re just stuffed in the cookies at some factory—” “Don’t try to excuse it!”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan