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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
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to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasting
Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
So much can change between now and then that forecasting who the odd man out will be is an impossible exercise.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
For example, a geopolitical market may be less about forecasting and more so representing a political view or fear.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 May 2026
But behind the marketing focus, there’s growing talk of leaner operations, a greater role for AI‑driven forecasting, and administrative consolidation as ways to manage the glut.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Spire Global also builds, owns, and operates satellites, but its constellation provides real-time aircraft tracking, weather forecasting data, and energy trading intelligence.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
After earning his bachelor’s degree in geography with an emphasis in meteorology from Macalester College, Huttner’s career started in operational forecasting at Chicago’s weather command in 1986.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Future Snoops’ Julia Skliarova, director of materials at the trend forecasting agency, says there isn’t a singular trend currently influencing denim.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Financial planning tools Origin’s forecasting tools model how major life events may affect your long-term finances and net worth.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The analysts are forecasting continued strength in demand for computer memory, and Micron’s stock has already more than tripled so far this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The analysts are forecasting continued strength in demand for computer memory.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Earnings come from Experian, with the credit and data analytics firm lining up a $1 billion share buyback program and forecasting organic revenue growth of 6% to 8% for fiscal 2027.
—Joseph Wilkins,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Within the middle market sector, leaders are using AI for routing customer support, drafting and personalizing sales outreach, producing marketing content, forecasting demand and inventory, and improving monthly cash-flow projections.
—Wendy Stewart, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The grocery chain forecasting milk demand, the airline pricing seats for next Tuesday, or the call center routing inquiries.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Over the past year, federal funding cuts and job losses in the very programs that are helping make Americans safer from extreme weather threaten to stall progress and stretch forecasting resources to the breaking point.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Uptake for the drugs, Leqembi and Kisunla, has been so muted that Medicare is not forecasting significant spending on them in 2026 or 2027, a spokesperson for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told STAT.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Noun
Her job blends youth programming, trend forecasting, activity development, staff training, and ship launches—essentially helping shape the onboard experience for families across the MSC fleet.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
So much can change between now and then that forecasting who the odd man out will be is an impossible exercise.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
For example, a geopolitical market may be less about forecasting and more so representing a political view or fear.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 May 2026
But behind the marketing focus, there’s growing talk of leaner operations, a greater role for AI‑driven forecasting, and administrative consolidation as ways to manage the glut.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Spire Global also builds, owns, and operates satellites, but its constellation provides real-time aircraft tracking, weather forecasting data, and energy trading intelligence.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
After earning his bachelor’s degree in geography with an emphasis in meteorology from Macalester College, Huttner’s career started in operational forecasting at Chicago’s weather command in 1986.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Future Snoops’ Julia Skliarova, director of materials at the trend forecasting agency, says there isn’t a singular trend currently influencing denim.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Financial planning tools Origin’s forecasting tools model how major life events may affect your long-term finances and net worth.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
The analysts are forecasting continued strength in demand for computer memory, and Micron’s stock has already more than tripled so far this year.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The analysts are forecasting continued strength in demand for computer memory, and Micron’s stock has already more than tripled so far this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The analysts are forecasting continued strength in demand for computer memory.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Earnings come from Experian, with the credit and data analytics firm lining up a $1 billion share buyback program and forecasting organic revenue growth of 6% to 8% for fiscal 2027.
—Joseph Wilkins,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Within the middle market sector, leaders are using AI for routing customer support, drafting and personalizing sales outreach, producing marketing content, forecasting demand and inventory, and improving monthly cash-flow projections.
—Wendy Stewart, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The grocery chain forecasting milk demand, the airline pricing seats for next Tuesday, or the call center routing inquiries.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Over the past year, federal funding cuts and job losses in the very programs that are helping make Americans safer from extreme weather threaten to stall progress and stretch forecasting resources to the breaking point.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Uptake for the drugs, Leqembi and Kisunla, has been so muted that Medicare is not forecasting significant spending on them in 2026 or 2027, a spokesperson for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told STAT.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasting
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This would, all else equal, support a cautious approach to raising rates, and is consistent with our forecast for two 25 basis point hikes in June and September.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Still, when weather patterns resemble past hurricanes, AI can be highly effective at recognizing relationships and predicting future storm behavior.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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On top of predicting which PFAS will accumulate in the body and which will be excreted, researchers also have to contend with a person’s metabolism, the process by which chemicals – including some PFAS – are biologically transformed by the body.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The odds of the Clarity Act being passed this year have dropped back from almost 70% on the Polymarket prediction platform, falling to just over 50%.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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There were dire predictions about what would happen if Measure E doesn't pass.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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So in a way, the prophecy of video taking over from radio was starting to gain some momentum.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2026
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The original Mistborn trilogy is set on the grim planet of Scadrial and framed around a mysterious prophecy and powerful allomancers who can wield metals to perform magic.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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