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
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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
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These areas include inventory tracking and inventory demand forecasting.
—Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The forecasting process includes recruiting everyday people to send in their weather observations and hyper-local data.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
In real life, this means that the system connects to booking systems, demand forecasting tools, and competitive intelligence platforms, creating a feedback loop that learns from every transaction.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
In a period of overwhelming stress and tension, Lisa White, WGSN’s director of strategic forecasting and creative direction, said consumers are seeking powerful tools for emotional release.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
That philosophy underpins a line rooted in historical research rather than trend forecasting.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
The forecasting company predicts that most of Rhode Island, including Providence, Newport, and Warwick, has a 60% to 80% chance of getting at least 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Each year, turbulence forecasting website Turbli publishes an analysis of around 10,000 flight routes, connecting the world's 550 largest airports, to establish the most turbulent flight routes of the year.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Investors had grown accustomed to UnitedHealth as a steady compounder, not a company forecasting falling revenue and absorbing large restructuring charges while facing political and regulatory heat.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Analysts are forecasting over 17% growth in 2026 to more than $146 billion, according to FactSet.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This gap isn’t due to negligence, but a symptom of mounting pressure from boards and C-suites demanding immediate returns from AI investments, with Gartner forecasting that worldwide AI spending will hit $2 trillion this year.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists are also forecasting a 20% to 30% chance of snow Wednesday afternoon.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists are forecasting travel havoc this weekend, as a major winter storm is set to slam into the middle and Southern US beginning Friday, January 23.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Botto Poala confirmed a positive restart, forecasting a rise in demand of between 4 and 6 percent.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Northern lights forecast Keep in mind, forecasting the northern lights is very tricky, much harder to predict than your weather.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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That makes forecasting and early adjustment even more critical.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These areas include inventory tracking and inventory demand forecasting.
—Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The forecasting process includes recruiting everyday people to send in their weather observations and hyper-local data.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
In real life, this means that the system connects to booking systems, demand forecasting tools, and competitive intelligence platforms, creating a feedback loop that learns from every transaction.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
In a period of overwhelming stress and tension, Lisa White, WGSN’s director of strategic forecasting and creative direction, said consumers are seeking powerful tools for emotional release.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
That philosophy underpins a line rooted in historical research rather than trend forecasting.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
The forecasting company predicts that most of Rhode Island, including Providence, Newport, and Warwick, has a 60% to 80% chance of getting at least 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Each year, turbulence forecasting website Turbli publishes an analysis of around 10,000 flight routes, connecting the world's 550 largest airports, to establish the most turbulent flight routes of the year.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Futures markets expect two quarter-point interest rate cuts this year, forecasting the first in June and a second in the fall, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Investors had grown accustomed to UnitedHealth as a steady compounder, not a company forecasting falling revenue and absorbing large restructuring charges while facing political and regulatory heat.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Analysts are forecasting over 17% growth in 2026 to more than $146 billion, according to FactSet.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This gap isn’t due to negligence, but a symptom of mounting pressure from boards and C-suites demanding immediate returns from AI investments, with Gartner forecasting that worldwide AI spending will hit $2 trillion this year.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists are also forecasting a 20% to 30% chance of snow Wednesday afternoon.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists are forecasting travel havoc this weekend, as a major winter storm is set to slam into the middle and Southern US beginning Friday, January 23.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Botto Poala confirmed a positive restart, forecasting a rise in demand of between 4 and 6 percent.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Northern lights forecast Keep in mind, forecasting the northern lights is very tricky, much harder to predict than your weather.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasting
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In the meantime, the forecast from the National Weather Service calls for bone-chilling cold, with a high on Friday of 15 degrees and 21 degrees Saturday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The latest forecast suggests Austin could remain below freezing for as many as 48 hours, with even longer freeze periods possible in the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Tennessee has also started being walloped by snow and ice, with forecasters predicting up to six inches of snow expected from the storm, more than a season's worth in about one day.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the National Weather Service in Louisville anticipates the impact of a major winter storm, the agency is predicting dangerous — or even impossible — driving conditions.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adding weight to Meloni’s prediction of upcoming turbulence is the fact that 43 members of Congress have already announced plans to leave.—
Juan Williams,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was once seen as a joke has attained the status of a prophecy.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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Although critics were lukewarm on the film itself, Hudson is now one step closer to Jackman’s prophecy after steadily building momentum in recent weeks with Golden Globe, Actor Awards and now Oscar nominations.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Forecasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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