FORETOLD Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

foretold

verb

past tense of foretell

as in predicted

to tell of or describe beforehand a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events

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Recent Examples of foretold The explorer wanted his royal patrons to see his role in history as something foretold by the ancients. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 That night foretold a scenario that has kept repeating itself, which has revealed a clear dysfunction between the tournament’s schedule and the nature of tennis in 2026. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The prophecy of the film’s success was foretold when 70mm screening tickets for The Odyssey sold out quickly upon release one year before the movie was set to debut, according to The Los Angeles Times. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The decision also foretold a cultural and political shift, which then executive editor Lacey Donohue — now a senior vp at Hulu — recognized immediately. — Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands. — Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner. — Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026 Leading up to the release of the financial results, other figures foretold the company’s weak performance. — Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Mansion Languished Jen and Ben’s divorce was foretold, like so many divorces, when the couple listed their house. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2025

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predicted

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In the same interview, Bezos predicted AI could usher in a three-day workweek, as Fortune reported.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
This week is expected to be dry and warm, with above-average temperatures, the National Weather Service predicted.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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