vaticinations

noun

plural of vaticination
as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future the myopic prewar vaticinations that the conflict would be brief and relatively painless

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  1. predictions
  2. forecasts
  3. prophecies
  4. signs
Noun
  • Once this modification was included, the theoretical predictions closely matched the experimental data, providing a practical framework for estimating exciton binding energy from the dielectric environment.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • As always, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi answer our most pressing questions and make predictions about the upcoming race.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of predictions
Noun
  • The Environmental Protection Agency encourages checking local weather forecasts and heat advisories before spending time outdoors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Twice a day, Hoeflich's office publishes rip current forecasts, which help inform local beaches.
    — Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of forecasts
Noun
  • The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 May 2026
  • So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Definition of prophecies
Noun
  • Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious?
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of signs
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“Vaticinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaticinations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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