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
The prospect of a strong El Niño has rattled forecasters, who fear an unprecedented wave of global heat into 2027.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Its unlikely that the weekend’s rainstorm is a direct product of the El Niño cycle, which forecasters predict will emerge sometime in May through July, said Schoenfeld.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters are predicting a quieter Atlantic with fewer storms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Spring is finally in full bloom, but some weather forecasters are already fast-forwarding a few months to hurricane season.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
If conditions intensify toward G2 levels, as suggested by forecasters at the UK Met Office, the aurora display could become brighter and more active during the late-night hours.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Now, forecasters are revising their estimates for what to expect on the road ahead.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Here’s a breakdown of what forecasters expect so far.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Its unlikely that the weekend’s rainstorm is a direct product of the El Niño cycle, which forecasters predict will emerge sometime in May through July, said Schoenfeld.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters are predicting a quieter Atlantic with fewer storms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Spring is finally in full bloom, but some weather forecasters are already fast-forwarding a few months to hurricane season.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
If conditions intensify toward G2 levels, as suggested by forecasters at the UK Met Office, the aurora display could become brighter and more active during the late-night hours.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Now, forecasters are revising their estimates for what to expect on the road ahead.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Here’s a breakdown of what forecasters expect so far.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 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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Isaiah was a prophet during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, which was being attacked by the Assyrian Empire.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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That name comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, when the prophet Nehemiah used his influence to coordinate a large assembly to call out the nobles and moneylenders for exploiting the Israelites.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain prognosticators have tabbed UCLA forward Lauren Betts, TCU guard Olivia Miles or Spanish forward Awa Fam as the first name to be called by W commissioner Cathy Engelbert.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Swoopes played guard and forward for the Houston Comets, which surprised prognosticators by topping the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty to win the first four WNBA championship titles.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Forecaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecaster. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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