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
And a few brief years later the prediction made by the top RNC official came to fruition – the GOP took over both branches of Congress for the first time in 40 years.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2 May 2026
In that correspondence, the NBA sought a ban on prediction markets regarding officiating decisions, injuries, disciplinary actions, player transactions, fan behavior and G League games.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Most predictions had favored Inoue because of his experience, speed and power.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2 May 2026
In that correspondence, the NBA sought a ban on prediction markets regarding officiating decisions, injuries, disciplinary actions, player transactions, fan behavior and G League games.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Most predictions had favored Inoue because of his experience, speed and power.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prediction
Noun
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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 more aggressive forecasts predicted oil could rise even higher.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes from Sunday and Monday’s storms, bringing the total in the Kansas City forecast region to eight, according to survey results released Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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All other assessable events, for the most part, can be predicted through assessment roll forecasting, which is conducted throughout the year to ensure few surprises, if any, at the end of the year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Last year, Colorado approved the aerial snow monitoring and forecasting program, part of the statewide water agency, the Colorado Water Conservation Board.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That doomsaying prophesy in a Securities and Exchange Commission report came after the airline announced new flights from FLL, to Grand Cayman, Belize City and Key West.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Two totally platonic best bros set off on a quest of the heart, while rival soldiers compete over a world-altering prophecy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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