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a declaration that something will happen in the future
those annual predictings by self-styled psychics that grace the front pages of the tabloids
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to tell of or describe beforehand
I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now
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Recent Examples of predicting
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters are predicting a quieter Atlantic with fewer storms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some disruptions to supply could take months to unwind even if the ceasefire holds, which has some analysts predicting a prolonged period of higher prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The New Yorker reported that in the immediate lead-up to Trump’s announcement, there was an abnormal surge in futures trading volume predicting a decline in oil prices and a rebound in equity markets.
—Emily Wilkins,justin Papp, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Scientists also have higher confidence in predicting the potential consequences when an event reaches this strength.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Some critics are predicting a breakout year for Holt, who will spend the summer opening for Megan Moroney (her tour comes to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on July 18).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
But Reinsdorf did voice a desire for the Bulls to become better at tracking and predicting the market trends of the NBA, a trait that could include adhering to league-wide tanking norms if necessary.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) released its latest forecast for the mosquito season, predicting a slow start before a spike in early July.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
On Polymarket, three accounts earned $600,000 by correctly predicting the exact time of the Iranian ceasefire.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters are predicting a quieter Atlantic with fewer storms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some disruptions to supply could take months to unwind even if the ceasefire holds, which has some analysts predicting a prolonged period of higher prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The New Yorker reported that in the immediate lead-up to Trump’s announcement, there was an abnormal surge in futures trading volume predicting a decline in oil prices and a rebound in equity markets.
—Emily Wilkins,justin Papp, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Scientists also have higher confidence in predicting the potential consequences when an event reaches this strength.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Some critics are predicting a breakout year for Holt, who will spend the summer opening for Megan Moroney (her tour comes to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on July 18).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
But Reinsdorf did voice a desire for the Bulls to become better at tracking and predicting the market trends of the NBA, a trait that could include adhering to league-wide tanking norms if necessary.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) released its latest forecast for the mosquito season, predicting a slow start before a spike in early July.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
Noun
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Redick admitted that there was a freedom to the expectations suddenly being so low – a permanent-marker selection for playoff predictions among sports-debate broadcasts over the past week.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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FanDuel is entering the space in a moment when prediction markets faceintense scrutiny over the risk of insider trading, along with larger ethical questions about the societal impact of letting people bet on elections or geopolitical conflicts.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep reading for more outfit inspo under $50.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Powell has bristled at Warsh’s critiques Warsh has also called for the Fed to use new models, a potential reference to bringing new technologies and big data into the Fed’s forecasting process.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Last week at Kingpins Amsterdam, Ana Paula Alves, founder of the trend forecasting firm Be Disobedient, explained how the walls are breaking down even further.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) increased nicely, managing to edge out expectations as the bank closed out the quarter with a higher level of loans and deposits than the Street was anticipating.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The letter came a day before California’s air regulators were set to release draft updates to the Cap-and-Invest program, with stakeholders anticipating additional changes to the initial January updates.—
Chaewon Chung
April 13,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Inflation is expected to be around the low 2% area in 2026 and into 2027, but Yaron said central bank forecasts remain particularly challenging amid ongoing uncertainty.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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The stock market’s buoyancy can be pinned to relief about the ceasefire, the pullback in oil prices, strong forecasts for earnings season and a recent rebound in tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stories foretelling McGonigle’s talents are numerous.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Million-Follower Detective (February 12) This eight-episode Taiwanese crime thriller follows a mysterious woman who rises to fame and becomes a powerful influencer after accurately foretelling the murders of several social-media influencers.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The new rule of thumb when prognosticating about the NBA trade deadline is to never say never — Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker now — but the Nuggets are just too good to mess around with their playoff rotation over a tax bill.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes just downgraded Target from hold to sell, prognosticating another 10-15% share drop.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region, with experts warning of an impending environmental catastrophe.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Monday for Central Florida as crews battled a 120-acre wildfire in northern Lake County that has been worsened by wind conditions.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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