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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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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Warners is predicting Wuthering Heights will top GOAT at the global box office again to finish Sunday with a worldwide total in the $150 million range.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Wilfred, a guest subscriber on rotation, an algorithm and I — have been predicting the Premier League results.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In an era of annual roster churn, predicting in the offseason which teams will go on to be true contenders is particularly difficult.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Musk has suggested that the economics and engineering could align within just a few years, even predicting that more AI computing capacity could be in orbit than on Earth within five.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
California’s week of soggy weather continued Thursday, with forecasters up and down the state predicting more rain and cold temperatures before a gradual drying out over the weekend.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, Forsythe believes that prediction markets, both old and new, can still offer real value in predicting events with major, real-world consequences.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 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
Most analysts are predicting Miami to repeat, assuming Messi stays healthy, but the azul and chrome are legitimate contenders.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Warners is predicting Wuthering Heights will top GOAT at the global box office again to finish Sunday with a worldwide total in the $150 million range.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Wilfred, a guest subscriber on rotation, an algorithm and I — have been predicting the Premier League results.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In an era of annual roster churn, predicting in the offseason which teams will go on to be true contenders is particularly difficult.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Musk has suggested that the economics and engineering could align within just a few years, even predicting that more AI computing capacity could be in orbit than on Earth within five.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
California’s week of soggy weather continued Thursday, with forecasters up and down the state predicting more rain and cold temperatures before a gradual drying out over the weekend.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, Forsythe believes that prediction markets, both old and new, can still offer real value in predicting events with major, real-world consequences.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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Several inches of snow were expected to fall over the following day with the heaviest prediction of 8-12 inches falling on Tuesday.—
Emilie Stigliani,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first NBA player to openly endorse—and take direct equity in—a prediction market platform.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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While conditions remain dangerous, experts advise reading the avalanche forecast, skiing with local expert guides and choosing shallower slopes to ski off-piste.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those of you reading closely will have noticed the lower storage capacity with this method.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Also, some weather forecasting models are bringing yet another storm into our area Sunday and Monday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to European Avalanche Warning Services, an avalanche forecasting service that also tracks fatalities, an average of 100 people die in European avalanches each year.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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With spring on the horizon, my mind is eagerly anticipating longer days of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and upcoming vacation getaways.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rain is expected to return to the Central Valley late Monday, according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The spending is based on forecasts that imports will continue to grow faster than the US economy as a whole, and that Trump’s push to make America more self-reliant won’t change that.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 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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Apparently, the little man was an oracle, foretelling deaths with certainty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 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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Public speakers echoed those concerns, questioning the district’s transparency and warning that additional reductions would further strain school communities.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This is the second time in recent weeks sailors have received warning about an Iranian live-fire drill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Predicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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