as in foresight
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a suspenseful story about a man who has a frightening foreknowledge of disasters
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There is a plethora of mortgage solutions from Fannie Mae available now with some planning, preparation and foresight.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025 -
Conclusion: The Choice Is Still Ours ASI is a test of our morality, foresight and imagination.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While talks fell apart back in the day, coming away from a global pandemic can serve as an inspiration for a director and scribe whose previous work on the subject seemed prescience for a year when 2020 was destitute and shut down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Today, many modern practitioners turn to cannabis to enhance practices like yoga, journaling, and of course—divination.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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“Foreknowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknowledge. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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