forecaster

noun

Definition of forecasternext
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 International Space Station a symbol of global cooperation Haakon Gjerløw, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo, is considered a top forecaster. — Mark Lewis, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Light showers will move into the Charlotte area early Saturday, then transition to a 90% chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms later in the day, forecasters say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 On the heels of a miserably sticky summer, an unusually long October heat wave is set to arrive, according to forecasters. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday night and Thursday morning, especially across northern Missouri, forecasters said. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Storm activity in the Pacific has been above average during what is already the peak of hurricane season, according to National Weather Service lead forecaster Bob Oravec. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 Pacific storm activity has been above average during what is already the peak of hurricane season, according to National Weather Service lead forecaster Bob Oravec. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The University of Virginia Center for Politics election forecaster moved all 11 contests in Democrats’ direction as the party continues to lead Republicans in national polling. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 Corporate tax payments are down 25 percent this year, according to Warren’s letter, which cites Politico’s reporting quoting budget forecasters. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecaster
  1. diviner
  2. prophet
  3. prognosticator
Noun
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of diviner
Noun
  • Also known as Umm Umara, the companion of prophet Muhammad took up arms at the Battle of Uhud.
    — Sara Harmouch, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This overarching label encompassed Anabaptists, Baptists, Brownists, Levelers, Antinomians, Presbyterians, Ranters and many of the highly individual prophets and seers of 1640s Britain.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of prophet
Noun
  • Then, on Friday, the election prognosticator updated 15 House races in favor of Democrats.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Wyle was considered the front-runner in the category by awards prognosticators, including The Times’ Glenn Whipp.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of prognosticator

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“Forecaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecaster. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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