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one who predicts future events or developments
a financial forecaster who is widely followed by investors
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Recent Examples of forecasters
The cold front will bring snow to western North Carolina, with peaks along the NC-Tennessee state line expecting to see around an inch, forecasters say.
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Mark Price
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The cold blast will move in behind a round of showers for most of the region through the afternoon and evening, according to forecasters.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Forecasting is never foolproof, but since the pandemic, professional forecasters have been mostly on target, if a little pessimistic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
While the most intense activity has already peaked, forecasters say elevated solar wind speeds and residual magnetic turbulence are likely to linger into this evening, keeping aurora conditions in play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Dooley said forecasters will continue to monitor the system throughout the week.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
To hear the National Weather Service tell it, the transition from the wet days simply did not move as fast as forecasters anticipated.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many forecasters expected drier conditions because the West Coast has been experiencing a weak La Niña.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, forecasters see grounds for caution.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Mark Price
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The cold blast will move in behind a round of showers for most of the region through the afternoon and evening, according to forecasters.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Forecasting is never foolproof, but since the pandemic, professional forecasters have been mostly on target, if a little pessimistic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
While the most intense activity has already peaked, forecasters say elevated solar wind speeds and residual magnetic turbulence are likely to linger into this evening, keeping aurora conditions in play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Dooley said forecasters will continue to monitor the system throughout the week.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
To hear the National Weather Service tell it, the transition from the wet days simply did not move as fast as forecasters anticipated.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many forecasters expected drier conditions because the West Coast has been experiencing a weak La Niña.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, forecasters see grounds for caution.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasters
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Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a ton of gasp-inducing moments—shocking inclusions, diabolical omissions, and plenty of tea leaves to read for awards season prognosticators.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Forecasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasters. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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