Synonyms of forecasting

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noun

as in forecast

a declaration that something will happen in the future

the construction company's forecasting of a September 1 completion date for the new school was wildly optimistic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forecast
• prediction
• predicting
• prophecy
• sign
• prognosis
• prognostication
• prognostic
• prognosticating
• soothsaying
• foretelling
• anticipation
• cast
• augury
• presaging
• auguring
• vaticination
• bodement
• prevision
• harbinger
• prospectus
• omen
• foreknowledge
• portent
• foresight
• conjecture
• guess
• foreboding
• surmise

forecasting

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adjective

as in predicting

Related Words

• predicting
• divining
• prognosticating
• foreseeing
• foretelling
• prophesying
• fortune-telling
• soothsaying
• extraordinary
• stupendous
• wondrous
• astonishing
• presaging
• amazing
• miraculous
• sublime
• astounding
• portentous
• foreknowing
• awesome
• metaphysical
• marvelous
• charming
• stunning
• enchanting
• bewitching
• fabulous
• paranormal
• preternatural
• supernormal
• unearthly
• conjuring
• wiling
• magic
• spellbound
• enchanted
• numinous
• magical
• mystic
• bewitched
• occult
• weird

Dissimilar Words

• normal
• usual
• routine
• ordinary
• prosaic
• everyday
• commonplace
• unremarkable
• unexceptional
• workaday
• run-of-the-mill

forecasting

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verb

present participle of forecast

as in reading

to tell of or describe beforehand

the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicting
• reading
• anticipating
• prognosticating
• prophesying
• foretelling
• warning
• presaging
• announcing
• auguring
• calling
• foreseeing
• promising
• alerting
• vaticinating
• cautioning
• forewarning
• divining
• portending
• foreboding
• boding
• declaring
• proclaiming
• heralding
• foreknowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reporting
• relating
• describing
• telling
• recounting
• reciting
• narrating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forecasting

Noun

Demand planning capabilities on the Blue Yonder Platform utilize patented algorithms and advanced machine learning models to ensure that demand forecasting is not only highly accurate, but reliable. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

That is a forecasting problem, and attribution is most of the answer, because nothing can be forecast that cannot be seen by business unit. — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Odds of a rate hike in September are near 50%, while odds of keeping rates steady are near 50%, according to CME FedWatch, a real-time forecasting tool. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

These balloons carry a device called a radiosonde that is used to collect upper-atmosphere temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind information to support forecasting. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

But the number of deaths has fallen thanks to improved forecasting, early-warning systems, and building codes. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The organization then combines the historical formula with modern forecasting tools like satellite observations and computer modeling. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

The technologies that shape modern life, from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to cancer therapies and cellular communications, all rely on scientific discovery. — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Other types of natural disasters could impact Florida’s elections as well, all while the forecasting capacity of the National Weather Service has frayed under federal staffing cuts. — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

This divergence reflects the difficulty of forecasting demand during the worst oil supply disruption in history. — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The immediate response should include recording how long ships have remained stationary, inspecting hulls, forecasting their first ports of call and expanding monitoring for nonnative species. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Procter & Gamble released guidance at the softer end, too, forecasting sales growth between 1 percent and 3 percent. — Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

As a result, the weather service is forecasting temperatures back in the low 80s in the hottest spots by Thursday and temperatures below their seasonal averages into the weekend. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

As the deluge subsided, the Japan Meteorological Agency downgraded its most severe heavy-rain warning in more than a dozen municipalities in the prefecture of Chiba while forecasting more rain later Friday. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The First Alert Weather team is forecasting quiet conditions, decent humidity and a kickoff temperature near 80°. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

The devices would be delivered by March 31, 2027, according to the contract previewed on DHS’ portal for forecasting contract opportunities. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

In the latest quarter, Google turned cash flow negative for the first time on record due to its capital expenditures, while forecasting full-year capex of up to $205 billion. — Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026