as in anticipated
to realize or know about beforehand
a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen
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Recent Examples of foresaw
The sociologist Max Weber foresaw the paralysis of this bureaucratization that is now unleashing a rising fury against democracy itself.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
In 2016, Henry foresaw Alan Thicke having health issues months before Thicke died.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
In 1685, Giovanni Borelli, the Italian physicist, foresaw a world where machines driven by pulleys could ape the actions of animals.
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Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Both generally have a good feel for that, though Kiper and Jeremiah and everyone else never foresaw Shadeur Sanders slipping to the fifth round in last year’s draft.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
This can lead to surprise winners — nobody foresaw Uno-X’s Søren Wærenskjold taking victory last season.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
The important thing is that the ancient Circassians and Turks clearly foresaw Trump!
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.
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Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
In 2016, Henry foresaw Alan Thicke having health issues months before Thicke died.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
In 1685, Giovanni Borelli, the Italian physicist, foresaw a world where machines driven by pulleys could ape the actions of animals.
—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Both generally have a good feel for that, though Kiper and Jeremiah and everyone else never foresaw Shadeur Sanders slipping to the fifth round in last year’s draft.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
This can lead to surprise winners — nobody foresaw Uno-X’s Søren Wærenskjold taking victory last season.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
The important thing is that the ancient Circassians and Turks clearly foresaw Trump!
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.
—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresaw
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The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week and by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are anticipated to reach into the 90s.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Gartner predicted 20% of organizations would flatten by 2026, eliminating over half of middle management roles.
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