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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
Look at weather apps and listen to forecasters for information about the UV index, heat warnings, and the feels-like temperature.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The donkeys and the manger were also useful as natural weather forecasters.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
An unusually strong high pressure system in the middle to upper levels of the atmosphere has been crawling across the southwestern United States in the past day or so, forecasters said.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
This pattern is characterized by wetter weather in Southern California, but is not a guarantee, forecasters said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 60s on Sunday and but likely will return to the 80s by Tuesday, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the calendar still being in early spring, the extended forecast is more typical of early summer, with forecasters reminding residents to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat and follow basic heat safety practices.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.
—Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, forecasters expect clouds to linger throughout midmorning before gradually clearing, the forecast said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The donkeys and the manger were also useful as natural weather forecasters.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
An unusually strong high pressure system in the middle to upper levels of the atmosphere has been crawling across the southwestern United States in the past day or so, forecasters said.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
This pattern is characterized by wetter weather in Southern California, but is not a guarantee, forecasters said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 60s on Sunday and but likely will return to the 80s by Tuesday, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the calendar still being in early spring, the extended forecast is more typical of early summer, with forecasters reminding residents to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat and follow basic heat safety practices.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.
—Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, forecasters expect clouds to linger throughout midmorning before gradually clearing, the forecast said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasters
Noun
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The artist’s ceiling for the Sistine Chapel had included 20 nude males as supporting figures above the prophets and sibyls.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dunn is currently seen as a likely second-round prospect, according to most prognosticators.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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They were considered one of the last teams in entering Selection Sunday, according to many bracket prognosticators, but dodged a First Four game in Dayton, Ohio.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Forecasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasters. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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