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
  • For two different transitions, the researchers measured displacements of about 240 ± 16 nanometers and 463 ± 20 nanometers, closely matching their theoretical predictions of roughly 232 and 464 nanometers.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true even if no corner of the world's economy has been untouched.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of predictions
Noun
  • That speaks volumes about the confidence the company has in its ability to make good on its forecasts.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Parts of California could see more rain than usual this fall, but precipitation forecasts vary by region.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecasts
Noun
  • Each campaign features unique prophecies, rivalries, characters and challenges.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prophecies
Noun
  • The Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first designed to photograph Earth-like planets — and even search for chemical signs of life within the atmospheres of those planets.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There are signs that Democratic voters, especially, are looking for change, and some young voters argue older politicians can’t truly understand a world transformed by artificial intelligence, rising housing costs and student debt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of signs
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“Vaticinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaticinations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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