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presignified

verb

past tense of presignify

as in harbingered

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These decisions foreshadowed what was to come when the docket began.

— Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Back in January, Hegseth’s top spokesman, Sean Parnell, foreshadowed changes to the publication, raising concerns inside the newsroom.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of foreshadowed

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At this point, things take a supernatural leap that has already been portended by various visions and nightmares.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
That sequence aside, Pulisic's presence energized the American attack and portended well for its next match, according to his teammates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Definition of portended

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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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Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.

— Lorna Koski, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

Definition of prefigured

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Police said a preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Greenville Police Department previously said that its preliminary investigation had not indicated signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicated

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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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Watson also warned county residents to be on the lookout for unlicensed contractors.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Analysts have warned that the structural remedies Bonta has in mind might be deal-breakers for Paramount, making any settlement talks ultimately unproductive.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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