as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasts
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Last month the Labor Department reported payrolls grew by just 73,000 in July, well below forecasts for about 100,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Both forecasts have a Kp index of five.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Its 2021 return to profitability was short-lived, with pre-tax profits plummeting from $29 million in 2022 to $10 million in 2023, a year when global revenue growth was flat and the company missed internal forecasts.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Experts see little on the horizon that could take the wind out of gold's sails right now, with price forecasts holding firmly above $3,500 for the remainder of the year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
This is mainly driven by lower-than-expected sales tax revenue forecasts and higher financing costs to fund capital and service cost increases.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Scott Woody, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts whether parts of the country will be above, below or near average for parts of the country for the meteorological fall -- September through November.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After that, the hurricane center forecasts no new tropical activity for the next seven days.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 65% chance for good conditions at the opening of the window, which improves to 80% by the end of it.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Given the liner’s exposure to weak trans-Pacific demand, ZIM forecasts flat volume year-over-year compared to 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The company forecasts overspending the loan by about $157 million through next year, according to a January filing in an unrelated lawsuit.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Azimut forecasts a top speed of 25 knots.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Despite the headwinds, the research forecasts 19,000 new jobs in the sector over the next decade—far fewer than transportation’s 63,000 predicted new opportunities, but still more than in repair or construction (between 11,000 and 15,000).
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
While Levine Cava said her administration closed a $402 million gap at the start of the budget process, forecasts show future shortfalls peaking at $250 million in 2030.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Last month the Labor Department reported payrolls grew by just 73,000 in July, well below forecasts for about 100,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Both forecasts have a Kp index of five.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Its 2021 return to profitability was short-lived, with pre-tax profits plummeting from $29 million in 2022 to $10 million in 2023, a year when global revenue growth was flat and the company missed internal forecasts.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Experts see little on the horizon that could take the wind out of gold's sails right now, with price forecasts holding firmly above $3,500 for the remainder of the year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
This is mainly driven by lower-than-expected sales tax revenue forecasts and higher financing costs to fund capital and service cost increases.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Finance forecasts revenue and margin based on real-time usage.
—Scott Woody, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts whether parts of the country will be above, below or near average for parts of the country for the meteorological fall -- September through November.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After that, the hurricane center forecasts no new tropical activity for the next seven days.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 65% chance for good conditions at the opening of the window, which improves to 80% by the end of it.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Given the liner’s exposure to weak trans-Pacific demand, ZIM forecasts flat volume year-over-year compared to 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The company forecasts overspending the loan by about $157 million through next year, according to a January filing in an unrelated lawsuit.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Azimut forecasts a top speed of 25 knots.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Despite the headwinds, the research forecasts 19,000 new jobs in the sector over the next decade—far fewer than transportation’s 63,000 predicted new opportunities, but still more than in repair or construction (between 11,000 and 15,000).
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rather than preparing markets for a manageable transition, the president has chosen to use apocalyptic warnings as a judicial pressure campaign—ensuring that when the bill comes due, the economic shock will be amplified by his own dire predictions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Casanova predicts more people will be embracing their natural grays as the weather cools.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hall predicts that if the case goes to trial, Spencer will take the stand in his own defense.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While there, Ruth discussed prophecies and the end of the world.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Every week brings a new unicorn, a new product, and a fresh set of CEO prophecies about how the technology will reshape work.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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