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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presignifying
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In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
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Moore’s wartime Shelter Drawings depict families sheltering in the London Underground during air raids, while foreshadowing the abstract, organic forms of his later sculpture.
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That’s when digital storefronts became prominent, portending an even bigger issue in the future.
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For West, who is a storm chaser, snow in the South would be a rare and sacred gift, one that the weekend storm was portending to produce throughout the region.
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.
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By contrast, the equal weight S&P 500 actually hit a record high yesterday—indicating that tech companies are the ones dragging down the broader index.
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Perhaps foreseeing such a contentious contest, Pelosi's daughter Christine Pelosi, a longtime party organizer and attorney, opted to run for California state Senate in 2028 following her mother's retirement announcement.
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Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.
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But divining Gaudí's intentions has required detective work, because during the Spanish Civil War, anarchists protesting the Catholic Church set fire to parts of the structure, and smashed Gaudí's models into 8,000 pieces.
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Don’t assume all assets are equal When divorcing spouses are deciding how to divvy up assets, a financial adviser can play a crucial role in divining what different assets are actually worth.
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Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
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Chicago is also facing an extreme heat warning active through Thursday night, with forecasters at the NWS warning of peak afternoon heat index values reaching highs of 110 degrees.
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“Presignifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presignifying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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