as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand
what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?
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Relevance
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreknow
Verb
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Although some categories of goods and services may be exempt or subject to a lower rate, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry anticipates its costs to rise by over $19 billion.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Roblox now anticipates bookings for 2025 to come in between $5.87 billion to $5.79 billion, up from its prior guidance of $5.28 billion to $5.36 billion.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Conclusion: The Choice Is Still Ours ASI is a test of our morality, foresight and imagination.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are foreseen.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 July 2025
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The bank foresees the lingerie retailer falling an additional 14%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Markets and many Fed officials are predicting two rate cuts this year, lots of uncertainty for investors and financial firms, construction firms, and consumers who would like to see lower borrowing rates.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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People have been predicting the death of cinema since not too long after the birth of cinema.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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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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