Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She’s taken, perversely, with John the Baptist, imprisoned in a cistern and prophesying doom for the decadent, Godless heathens, Salome in particular.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Linn Nhyo Taryar's past has been anything but safe and secure, thanks to his prophesying profession.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

It is often called ritual theatre for its electrifying drama, featuring daring acts like fire-walking, diving into burning embers, chanting occult verses, and prophesying.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Years before, she imagined her future death, as if prophesying:

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

The little girl, who was only seven at the time, had learned to read from her uncle’s storybooks and been closer to him than any other member of the family because of her prophesying powers.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende