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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 predicted
Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Southeast Michigan is predicted to experience another round of severe weather on Wednesday.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
As Bezos predicted at a tech conference in Turin, Italy, last year, in the coming decades, the next frontier for AI could be off-planet.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
However, Cramer said those concerns have yet to trigger the kind of systemic fallout many predicted.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The scientists found that measuring levels of small RNA molecules called piRNA accurately predicted whether older adults are likely to survive at least two more years.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac predicted a warm and dry spring for the Philadelphia area, which seems to be right on cue.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More One development that’s likely to take longer than the three years SpaceX has predicted is for the deployment of data centers in space, Ekblaw said.
—Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
As predicted, Jive put minimal support behind the track and Short was forced to rely on his independent hustle to blow it up.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Southeast Michigan is predicted to experience another round of severe weather on Wednesday.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
As Bezos predicted at a tech conference in Turin, Italy, last year, in the coming decades, the next frontier for AI could be off-planet.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
However, Cramer said those concerns have yet to trigger the kind of systemic fallout many predicted.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The scientists found that measuring levels of small RNA molecules called piRNA accurately predicted whether older adults are likely to survive at least two more years.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac predicted a warm and dry spring for the Philadelphia area, which seems to be right on cue.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More One development that’s likely to take longer than the three years SpaceX has predicted is for the deployment of data centers in space, Ekblaw said.
—Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
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Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nine months earlier, in October 2024, tensions over anticipated traffic at Raising Cane’s on Eagle Road sparked conversations about why large fast-food chains like Cane’s and In-N-Out were treated, under code, the same as drive-thru dry-cleaners or banks.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rebelein, the horror-minded author of Edenville, has made a recent habit of reading aloud during the editorial process, off the hunch that external voices can help one tighten a draft.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday evening.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fund projected global public debt will hit 99% of world GDP by 2028, breaching the 100% threshold sooner than previously forecast.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Higher prices are also forecast for April.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In his autobiography, Wright discusses how his mother prophesied his future as an architect, decorating his nursery with buildings to encourage this development.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
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People were told that artificial intelligence was the final asteroid in the extinction event prophesied by Trevor Horn, and further told that generative models and algorithmic composition would democratize creation until value ceased to exist.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 Mar. 2026
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Their four-volume distillation of all aspects of the Pittsburgh economy foretold the decline the region would face due to the shifting economic geography of the steel industry and Pittsburgh’s extreme lack of industrial diversification – things local leaders commonly saw as strengths.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every year there’s at least one rising artist who gets a substantially bigger bonanza of nominations than anyone had prognosticated, and this year that artist is Leon Thomas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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