as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the securities analyst's prognosis for the stock market in the new year
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Recent Examples of prognosis
For showrunners Hank Steinberg and Barbie Kligman, the prognosis is good.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Despite the grim prognosis, Arivia welcomed Zack at 37 weeks with no complications.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The prognosis was grim, particularly given his age at the time, 90.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Old Dexter's prognosis went from zero to extremely optimistic.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Despite the grim prognosis, Arivia welcomed Zack at 37 weeks with no complications.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The prognosis was grim, particularly given his age at the time, 90.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Old Dexter's prognosis went from zero to extremely optimistic.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosis
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During his conference, Goodell offered his prediction that the NFL will one day have a franchise based full-time in an international city, and that if that took place, eventually, the league would host an international Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Super Bowl 59 predictions:Who will win the Super Bowl 2025?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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The evening forecast is cloudy with a low around 25.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, forecasts suggest Southern California will avoid additional precipitation for at least the next week, according to CW affiliate KTLA and CBS affiliate KCBS-TV.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The clergy could expect the fulfillment of prophecy, and the poor and the oppressed could look forward to absolution and better living quarters.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease and more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Prognosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosis. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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