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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The retailer reported profit for the latest quarter that blew past analysts’ forecasts, while saying an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Super computers have improved forecasts by 20% in the past five years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Based on early 2026 forecasts for hospitality and tourism, Miami was expected to welcome millions of visitors during the World Cup period.
—Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
Those forecasts are now looking starker.
—Sri Jegarajah,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Polis wrote in his veto letter of House Bill 1355 that preliminary budget forecasts show the state can keep the grant program going for its final year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Questioning apocalyptic climate forecasts is now the conventional wisdom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The report also forecasts Arctic sea ice to continue to shrink in the summer.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Last year group sales amounted to 68 million euros and Buonocore, who holds the role of chief executive officer, forecasts revenues of between 180 million and 200 million euros by 2030.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The report also forecasts Arctic sea ice to continue to shrink in the summer.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The San Diego office forecasts the weather for San Diego and Orange counties, the western half of Riverside County and portions of San Bernardino County, including the mountains and the Apple and Lucerne valleys.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Morgan Stanley Research forecasts a $5 trillion market by 2050, up from current industry estimates of roughly $6 billion.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts that above-average temperatures will continue for at least a week beyond Mother’s Day.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Noun
For real-time forecasts based on your location, consider using a space weather app.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The retailer reported profit for the latest quarter that blew past analysts’ forecasts, while saying an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Super computers have improved forecasts by 20% in the past five years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Based on early 2026 forecasts for hospitality and tourism, Miami was expected to welcome millions of visitors during the World Cup period.
—Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
Those forecasts are now looking starker.
—Sri Jegarajah,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Polis wrote in his veto letter of House Bill 1355 that preliminary budget forecasts show the state can keep the grant program going for its final year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Questioning apocalyptic climate forecasts is now the conventional wisdom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
Winmill forecasts a 10% to 15% decline during the month, with investors selling as prices level off.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The report also forecasts Arctic sea ice to continue to shrink in the summer.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Last year group sales amounted to 68 million euros and Buonocore, who holds the role of chief executive officer, forecasts revenues of between 180 million and 200 million euros by 2030.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The report also forecasts Arctic sea ice to continue to shrink in the summer.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The San Diego office forecasts the weather for San Diego and Orange counties, the western half of Riverside County and portions of San Bernardino County, including the mountains and the Apple and Lucerne valleys.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Morgan Stanley Research forecasts a $5 trillion market by 2050, up from current industry estimates of roughly $6 billion.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts that above-average temperatures will continue for at least a week beyond Mother’s Day.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
Noun
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Vinod brought the long view and the uncomfortable predictions.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence grows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Analyzing 111,000 participants over 30 years, researchers found that variety of exercise independently predicts mortality risk, even after controlling for total activity volume.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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