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
John Meyer, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Prices will also stay at today’s lofty levels, said Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast’s vice president of global vehicle forecasting.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI have not announced IPO timelines, but both are making moves that look like preparation, adding finance, governance, forecasting, and an operating cadence that can withstand public scrutiny.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
The global consumer trend forecasting firm released its forecast for 2026 and beyond, revealing how this macro trend for ridiculousness will influence every corner of culture—from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and entertainment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
In this insider account, John Dean, the cofounder and CEO of WindBorne Systems, tells readers how his team built one of the most technically ambitious AI forecasting systems to date.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
This can create clutter, reduce detection sensitivity, interfere with target tracking and impede critical weather forecasting, according to the DOE.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Stephen Morse, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Columbia University, noted that influenza's behavior still defies confident forecasting.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Across divisions, Citi is targeting processes—from forecasting to regulatory reporting—where AI can lift both speed and precision, Mason said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Ticket sales were up four percent to 150 million fans in 2025, forecasting 160 million fans for the full year.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Aluminum’s years of plentiful supply are set to end, which analysts are forecasting will lead to a spike in prices, Reuters columnist Andy Home wrote last month.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
By Saturday, the weather service is forecasting sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s in the day and around 42 degrees in the evening.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Ming-Chi Kuo, a TF International Securities supply chain analyst known for forecasting future Apple moves, followed that report by saying that the iPhone Air had fallen short of expectations.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The center is forecasting 15-30 inches of rain in Jamaica and parts of southern Hispaniola into midweek.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Indy remains under a freeze warning Thursday night as the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the low 30s.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service is predicting four to eight additional inches at many resorts between Wednesday evening and Friday morning, although founding meteorologist Joel Gratz acknowledged that the weather models for this system have been a bit confounding.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Prices will also stay at today’s lofty levels, said Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast’s vice president of global vehicle forecasting.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI have not announced IPO timelines, but both are making moves that look like preparation, adding finance, governance, forecasting, and an operating cadence that can withstand public scrutiny.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
The global consumer trend forecasting firm released its forecast for 2026 and beyond, revealing how this macro trend for ridiculousness will influence every corner of culture—from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and entertainment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
In this insider account, John Dean, the cofounder and CEO of WindBorne Systems, tells readers how his team built one of the most technically ambitious AI forecasting systems to date.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
This can create clutter, reduce detection sensitivity, interfere with target tracking and impede critical weather forecasting, according to the DOE.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Stephen Morse, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Columbia University, noted that influenza's behavior still defies confident forecasting.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
National Weather Service meteorologists consider forecasting waterspouts during the late summer and fall whenever large, cool air masses overspread the waters of the Great Lakes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Across divisions, Citi is targeting processes—from forecasting to regulatory reporting—where AI can lift both speed and precision, Mason said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Ticket sales were up four percent to 150 million fans in 2025, forecasting 160 million fans for the full year.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Aluminum’s years of plentiful supply are set to end, which analysts are forecasting will lead to a spike in prices, Reuters columnist Andy Home wrote last month.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
By Saturday, the weather service is forecasting sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s in the day and around 42 degrees in the evening.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Ming-Chi Kuo, a TF International Securities supply chain analyst known for forecasting future Apple moves, followed that report by saying that the iPhone Air had fallen short of expectations.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The center is forecasting 15-30 inches of rain in Jamaica and parts of southern Hispaniola into midweek.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Indy remains under a freeze warning Thursday night as the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the low 30s.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasting
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Yet Tapestry—the parent company of Coach—said Gen Z now accounts for roughly 35% of its new customers, helping the brand beat Wall Street expectations and raise its full-year forecast.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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An arctic front is diving deep into the United States this weekend, sending temperatures plummeting across all 48 contiguous states and bringing snow into the forecast across much of Ohio.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Often, these are small leagues (six teams), and there is a mix of strategies — targeting players with great upside and/or matchups, and predicting who will go deepest into the playoffs.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Our designers are predicting a shift towards more opaque palettes featuring olive greens, chocolate browns, deep, muted variations of red, and off-white hues, much like those seen in the 2026 colors of the year.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 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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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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That hardly seemed to be a prophecy.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Forecasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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