forefelt

verb

past tense of forefeel
as in anticipated
to realize or know about beforehand did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

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  1. anticipated
  2. foresaw
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  • Additionally, the marine level’s compression is not likely to be as significant as the National Weather Service anticipated last week, because of low pressure expected in the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Though sent back to the minors, his return to the big leagues is anticipated soon.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated
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  • No one foresaw the horrific depths to which the combination of a charismatic leader, an all-encompassing belief system, and the human need for community and redemption would soon descend.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Early drafts of the No Surprises Act foresaw this very issue, said the Washington Examiner.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of foresaw
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“Forefelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefelt. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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