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soothsaying

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[sooth-say-ing] / ˈsuθˌseɪ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice or art of foretelling events.

  2. a prediction or prophecy.


Etymology

Origin of soothsaying

First recorded in 1525–35; sooth + saying


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At least this is definitive proof that The Post doesn’t pay me for soothsaying.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2017

Frank Bruni: That is a bit of unimpeachable soothsaying, Gail.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2017

This soothsaying language extended beyond just media outlets.

From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2016

Honestly, there was so much loudmouthed soothsaying that it was hard to tell who was saying what.

From The New Yorker ● Mar. 21, 2016

“Go ahead with your singing and soothsaying, folks,” Old Timothy said.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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