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
The doom-and-gloom predictions of the education establishment, long lined up at the trough, haven’t come to pass.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The federal government on Thursday sued Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Todd Helton is his favorite Rockies player, and whoever can step up this season to help fulfill Polis’ long-odds prediction of a wild card berth will also earn his acclaim.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The federal government on Thursday sued Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Todd Helton is his favorite Rockies player, and whoever can step up this season to help fulfill Polis’ long-odds prediction of a wild card berth will also earn his acclaim.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 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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Some analysts said the outlook remains fraught with uncertainty, since many current forecasts depend on the durability of the ceasefire and the resumption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Weather permitting, and if forecasts hold, the auroa may appear low on the northern horizon across several northern-tier states, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine and Alaska.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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So the study authors moved on to weather forecasting, focusing on temperature trends over multiple days.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The docuseries goes deep into prophecy, control, and persuasion.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the second season, Damian’s father Lord Morsus forces Billie to open a rift to the world of dark magic as part of a prophecy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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