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
Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.
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Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
As forecasters expect above-average temperatures for the next several weeks, Swain said, snowpack losses are likely to continue.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Most climate models predict 2026 will be about as hot as 2025, depending on whether a Pacific El Niño develops, which forecasters give about a 60% chance of happening.
—Michael Wysession, Fortune, 6 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
Population forecasters project that about 25% of millennials and 33% of Gen Z will never marry.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The group was traveling through avalanche terrain on a day when forecasters cautioned strongly against it.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Much of Colorado’s Front Range is under a red flag warning again Friday as forecasters predict another dry and windy day.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The forecasters currently predict March to bring in 75-150 tornadoes throughout the month, before April makes the jump to 150-225.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
As forecasters expect above-average temperatures for the next several weeks, Swain said, snowpack losses are likely to continue.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Most climate models predict 2026 will be about as hot as 2025, depending on whether a Pacific El Niño develops, which forecasters give about a 60% chance of happening.
—Michael Wysession, Fortune, 6 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
Population forecasters project that about 25% of millennials and 33% of Gen Z will never marry.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The group was traveling through avalanche terrain on a day when forecasters cautioned strongly against it.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Much of Colorado’s Front Range is under a red flag warning again Friday as forecasters predict another dry and windy day.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The forecasters currently predict March to bring in 75-150 tornadoes throughout the month, before April makes the jump to 150-225.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 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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The Spurs, picked to win around 44 games by prognosticators in the preseason, are well ahead of schedule.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some prognosticators even have Johnson much lower.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Forecasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasters. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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