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prophecies

NOUN

prediction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apocalypse prognostication revelation

STRONG

augury cast divination forecast foretelling oracle presage prevision prognosis soothsaying vision

WEAK

second sight

Example Sentences

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Mr. Sutton weaves these forms of 1970s Christianity together by explaining that their various exponents used ancient prophecies to understand the nation’s “Christian destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise?"

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Considering doomsday prophecies from a podcast with a paltry 68 total star ratings on Spotify is one thing, but believing them is another entirely.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

There were no rules, no prophecies, no destinies—-just the harsh wilderness and a bunch of animals and monsters.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan