as in diviners
one who predicts future events or developments
a financial forecaster who is widely followed by investors
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Recent Examples of forecasters
Dangerous conditions from the building swells will be concentrated along the eastern shores of the islands, forecasters said.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
For severe weather information this weekend in Kentucky, see what NWS forecasters say here.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Sep. 2025
The wave is moving at a 10 to 15 mph pace and will likely be near the Lesser Antilles by the middle of next week, forecasters say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The most influential one that forecasters look at is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Before Katrina hit, forecasters warned of catastrophe if people failed to evacuate.
—Reena Advani, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
The same general area will likely be within the view line Monday night, forecasters said.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And forecasters are concerned about two other systems that have a chance of forming in Erin’s wake, one northeast of the Bahamas and one off the coast of Africa.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service and local forecasters advise residents and visitors to exercise caution in the water and monitor beach safety updates closely beginning Tuesday, as wave activity escalates.
—Amanda Castro
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anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
For severe weather information this weekend in Kentucky, see what NWS forecasters say here.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Sep. 2025
The wave is moving at a 10 to 15 mph pace and will likely be near the Lesser Antilles by the middle of next week, forecasters say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The most influential one that forecasters look at is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Before Katrina hit, forecasters warned of catastrophe if people failed to evacuate.
—Reena Advani, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
The same general area will likely be within the view line Monday night, forecasters said.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And forecasters are concerned about two other systems that have a chance of forming in Erin’s wake, one northeast of the Bahamas and one off the coast of Africa.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The National Weather Service and local forecasters advise residents and visitors to exercise caution in the water and monitor beach safety updates closely beginning Tuesday, as wave activity escalates.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasters
Noun
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As a Pentecostal movement, the denomination teaches that God speaks through modern spiritual leaders to call out hypocrisy and injustice, much like the prophets of the Old Testament.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Heading into the season, most prognosticators had the Padres finishing third in the division, behind the aforementioned Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means from now until the end of June, each day will get a little bit longer — and brighter (no matter what any famous animal prognosticators may predict).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Forecasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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