variants
also prophesy
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity
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Recent Examples of prophecy
Before her death in 1993, Mabel McKay — one of the last living dreamers of the Pomo Indian people — shared a prophecy while driving through the Sonoma hills.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Members might be led by the Holy Spirit to speak in tongues or prophesy, for example, or to dance during worship.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
In fact, his words are about the prophecy of the Song of Ice and Fire.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Members might be led by the Holy Spirit to speak in tongues or prophesy, for example, or to dance during worship.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
In fact, his words are about the prophecy of the Song of Ice and Fire.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.
—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophecy
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Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition.
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World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood.
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For the most recent earnings season, these forecasting fruit flies buzzed around modeling 12% earnings growth for the quarter.
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This is because temperature measurements used in weather forecasting are taken in the shade and are not exposed to direct sunlight.
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
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When temperatures soar and rain is absent from the forecast, your fruit trees may suffer from excessive water loss, sunburn on the leaves, and stunted growth, all of which can disrupt the likelihood of future harvests.
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The forecast is for sweltering temperatures and a possibility of rain.
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophecy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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