as in predicting
a declaration that something will happen in the future
we were all amazed when the fortune-teller's predictions turned out to be true
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Recent Examples of prediction
Florida’s fifth straight win against Nate Oats’ team came on the heels of Bediako’s return after two seasons in the NBA’s G-League, a move drawing criticism across the college sports landscape and a bold prediction from Golden.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
But those predictions aren't set in stone.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Read on for her top tips and predictions for the floral appliance look in 2026.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates with fireworks, talent shows, banquets and performances leading up to, and after, the prediction.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
But those predictions aren't set in stone.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Read on for her top tips and predictions for the floral appliance look in 2026.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates with fireworks, talent shows, banquets and performances leading up to, and after, the prediction.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prediction
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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
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the company surpassed sales volume forecasts in other areas, and cash costs stayed under control relative to expectations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That makes forecasting and early adjustment even more critical.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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These areas include inventory tracking and inventory demand forecasting.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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What was once seen as a joke has attained the status of a prophecy.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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Although critics were lukewarm on the film itself, Hudson is now one step closer to Jackman’s prophecy after steadily building momentum in recent weeks with Golden Globe, Actor Awards and now Oscar nominations.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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