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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Excel is optimized to manage larger spreadsheets more efficiently, which is helpful for budgeting, forecasting, or business tracking.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
For years, the utility’s meteorology team has incorporated AI and advanced forecasting tools that leverage weather data and partnerships with scientific institutions and the National Weather Service.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
For David John Gagne of NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the impact on weather forecasting is sizable.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Nationwide, the 15 host cities are seeing an average 15% increase in demand, said Bram Gallagher, director of economics and forecasting with AirDNA, said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
That includes tax filing and estate planning within the app, forecasting tools to see how major life events could affect your net worth and an AI advisor that can answer questions related to your finances.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Inventory forecasting models can anticipate demand fluctuations.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of mountain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, June 18, in areas south of Highway 50.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 with the companies forecasting $400 million in savings.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Other trades were a little bit more favorable in their pre-release projections, forecasting an opening weekend take of anywhere between $35 million to $50 million.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The digital media provider tumbled 6% Friday after announcing the departure of chief financial officer Dan Burn and forecasting more muted annual recurring revenue growth.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting the arrival of three coronal mass ejections around mid-afternoon ET on Thursday.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Despite the passage of a temporary sales tax, Measure A, and job cuts earlier this year, the county is forecasting a $500 million shortfall in the 2027-28 fiscal year.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Two forecasting centers - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU) - are forecasting below-normal activity for the 2026 season, primarily due to a rapidly developing strong El Nino.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Noun
Eventually, these results could help improve space weather forecasting.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Excel is optimized to manage larger spreadsheets more efficiently, which is helpful for budgeting, forecasting, or business tracking.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
For years, the utility’s meteorology team has incorporated AI and advanced forecasting tools that leverage weather data and partnerships with scientific institutions and the National Weather Service.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
For David John Gagne of NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the impact on weather forecasting is sizable.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Nationwide, the 15 host cities are seeing an average 15% increase in demand, said Bram Gallagher, director of economics and forecasting with AirDNA, said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
That includes tax filing and estate planning within the app, forecasting tools to see how major life events could affect your net worth and an AI advisor that can answer questions related to your finances.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Inventory forecasting models can anticipate demand fluctuations.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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But there's a new wrinkle that makes forecasting this election a bit trickier than in years past, observers say.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of mountain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, June 18, in areas south of Highway 50.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 with the companies forecasting $400 million in savings.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Other trades were a little bit more favorable in their pre-release projections, forecasting an opening weekend take of anywhere between $35 million to $50 million.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The digital media provider tumbled 6% Friday after announcing the departure of chief financial officer Dan Burn and forecasting more muted annual recurring revenue growth.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting the arrival of three coronal mass ejections around mid-afternoon ET on Thursday.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Despite the passage of a temporary sales tax, Measure A, and job cuts earlier this year, the county is forecasting a $500 million shortfall in the 2027-28 fiscal year.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Two forecasting centers - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU) - are forecasting below-normal activity for the 2026 season, primarily due to a rapidly developing strong El Nino.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasting
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Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Analysts are predicting volatility for the stock as lockup periods end and people sell shares.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Though global manufacturers have vowed increases in production, experts say the shortfall will continue, with Goldman Sachs predicting undersupply will extend through 2028.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Though rooted in research and development, reliable, frequent precipitation measurements had value for agricultural, disaster management, weather forecasting, flood prediction and other applications.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Polymarket sponsorship comes at a time when there are already concerns about potential insider trading among White House staff and allies as betting on prediction markets have come under scrutiny.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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And while Pfeufer’s quote is not yet prophecy — the Knicks are up 2-1 over the San Antonio Spurs and still have to win two games for the NBA championship — the fan is enjoying his newfound notoriety — and the fact that his parents are impressed.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In the end, the race among Democrats became less a contest than a self-fulfilling prophecy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Forecasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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