premonition

noun

ˌprē-mə-ˈni-shən How to pronounce premonition (audio)
Definition of premonitionnext
as in feel
a feeling that something bad will happen she had a premonition that her cat would somehow get hurt that day

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Recent Examples of premonition Befitting the supernatural nature of Ghosts and Eternally Yours, Port got a premonition once the former got off the ground. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Our mascot was Pablo Picasso, and Cattelan had an actor walk around with a giant Picasso mask posing for pictures in the pre-iPhone era, an early premonition of the endless selfies. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 At the snap, Wake Forest defensive back Davaughn Patterson fulfilled Joly’s premonition, moving quickly toward the line of scrimmage in an effort to interrupt the tight end’s route out of the backfield. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Retroactively, they were interpreted as premonitions of the 1994 violence that saw many thousands of locals, primarily Tutsis, massacred at the hands of Hutu Génocidaires. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for premonition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premonition
  1. feel
  2. presentiment
  3. fear
  4. foreboding
  5. suspicion
  6. worry
  7. presage
Noun
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • That presentiment lies behind the many present expressions of apocalypse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Definition of presentiment
Noun
  • Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of fear
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  • As a result, the duo has written an exposé chock-full of anecdotes and reporting that range from the foreboding and concerning to the voyeuristic and absurd.
    — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • After dazzling in their opening match of this World Cup and dispatching Croatia 4-2, some felt a sense of foreboding when Ghana held Thomas Tuchel’s side to a 0-0 draw in their second.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of foreboding
Noun
  • Colonists down south, especially fierce New England Protestants who took a dim view of Catholicism, viewed this act – and their new fellow imperial subjects – with dismay and considerable suspicion.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • So, if a package came to Eunice from the John Smith account, wouldn’t there be some sort of suspicion surrounding the package from a man who is either on the run or, um, dead?
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Sometimes, the departure of an underperforming executive or official presages improvements ahead.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But a lack of accountability presages failure for California’s big reform.
    — Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of presage

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