as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
a financial forecaster who is widely followed by investors
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Recent Examples of forecaster
Jan Null is a veteran meteorologist who worked as a lead forecaster with the National Weather Service and now runs Golden Gate Weather Services, a company in Half Moon Bay.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Triple-digit heat continues in the West, although forecasters say the end is in sight.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The war has upended the travel industry, too, with forecasters estimating airfares — which have jumped sixfold on some routes — will remain high for months.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But forecasters still warn us to be prepared for strong storms this hurricane season.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency has been approved to hire more than 400 new forecasters, with more than 200 already receiving offers and about 190 onboarded.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
His successor may face a tougher challenge, as Wall Street forecasters raise their expectations of recession, brought on in part by the Iran war and potential for higher prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Climate change is intensifying Hawaii’s Kona low storms, leaving forecasters scrambling as their models struggle to predict moisture retention in these systems.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 23, Phoenix was expected to see a slight break from triple digits with a high near 98 degrees, but forecasters said the relief would be limited as temperatures remained well above normal, according to the weather service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Triple-digit heat continues in the West, although forecasters say the end is in sight.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The war has upended the travel industry, too, with forecasters estimating airfares — which have jumped sixfold on some routes — will remain high for months.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But forecasters still warn us to be prepared for strong storms this hurricane season.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency has been approved to hire more than 400 new forecasters, with more than 200 already receiving offers and about 190 onboarded.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
His successor may face a tougher challenge, as Wall Street forecasters raise their expectations of recession, brought on in part by the Iran war and potential for higher prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Climate change is intensifying Hawaii’s Kona low storms, leaving forecasters scrambling as their models struggle to predict moisture retention in these systems.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 23, Phoenix was expected to see a slight break from triple digits with a high near 98 degrees, but forecasters said the relief would be limited as temperatures remained well above normal, according to the weather service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecaster
Noun
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Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
16 Mar. 2026
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a political culture that treats its leaders as unassailable, today’s god becomes tomorrow’s false prophet.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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And yet, as a prophet of capitalism, in the regimented ballet of the pin-makers Smith intuited Henry Ford’s assembly line, of how the entire world would become subservient to manufacturing and finance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strong spring training from bats Spring training isn’t the ultimate prognosticator of success, but the Rangers’ improvement at the plate could be something that carries over into the regular season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Months of festival jockeying, ever-changing prognosticator predictions, and front-running contenders shading art forms like opera and ballet along the awards trail led to Hollywood's biggest night, as the 2026 Oscars winners were announced at Sunday's live ceremony.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Forecaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecaster. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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