as in prediction
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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as in reading
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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as in forecasting
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Recent Examples of predicting
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
Noun
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The problem is that making these predictions accurately is difficult.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Only time will tell if Jeremiah's prediction is correct, but one thing is for sure: Wilson would have to thrive in order to keep fans from pounding the table for Dart to start.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Verb
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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These could include forecasting wind speeds for renewable energy installations or predicting rainfall for agricultural interests.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Auburn and Houston continue the marathon, and Vegas is forecasting both Michigan-Texas A&M and BYU-Wisconsin as one-score games.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here then is a strawman futures forecast roadmap from 2025 to 2040 that encompasses an intelligence explosion that gets us to AGI: Years 2025-2038 (Before the intelligence explosion): AI multi-modal models finally become robust and fully integrated into LLMs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Today's weather forecast includes a high of 89°F, relative humidity in the low 30s, and southwest winds up to 15 mph. Visit San Bernardino County emergency alerts, to sign up for emergency alerts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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While growing up amid these divine gifts, the men said, they were taught a prophecy by their families: one day, a messenger would bring them a flag to signify that their village and Fiji were blessed by God.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Predicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicting. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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