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
Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Temperatures – especially in the oceans – are climbing, forecasts for El Niño are becoming more solidified and the start of hurricane season is only a week away in the Eastern Pacific and less than a month away in the Atlantic hurricane basin.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 May 2026
But, in a note following the publication of Novo's earnings update, equity analysts at Jefferies said Novo's change in guidance was unlikely to have a positive impact on consensus forecasts — noting market expectations could even contract in response.
—Elsa Ohlen,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Both metrics topped Wall Street analysts’ consensus forecasts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But the World Bank and Barclays have increased their gas price forecasts for the rest of the year.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video tide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The Asian Development Bank sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for the continent as the Iran war drove energy prices higher.
—semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In an unusual development, the bank published a range of forecasts given the geopolitical uncertainties.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The budget proposal forecasts spending about $48 million for homeless services, without a guarantee of state funds, in the next fiscal year.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Mizuho forecasts Google Cloud revenue will grow 70% year-over-year by the end of 2026, topping analysts' consensus estimate of a 58% increase.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As Wachsmann attempts to pitch Grandview back to the Class 5A state tournament, Henry forecasts big-league success in the pitcher’s future, regardless of whether he’s drafted this summer or not.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Later Wednesday night, the National Weather Service forecasts that those winds will shift, sending smoke toward the metro areas of both counties.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kpler forecasts oil supply losses from the strait closure will total 700 million barrels by the end of April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions Tuesday, but those chances drop slightly to 85% if delayed to Wednesday morning.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Thursday’s outlook for mostly dry weather marks a change from forecasts issued earlier this week, which suggested storms could be more widespread.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Temperatures – especially in the oceans – are climbing, forecasts for El Niño are becoming more solidified and the start of hurricane season is only a week away in the Eastern Pacific and less than a month away in the Atlantic hurricane basin.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 May 2026
But, in a note following the publication of Novo's earnings update, equity analysts at Jefferies said Novo's change in guidance was unlikely to have a positive impact on consensus forecasts — noting market expectations could even contract in response.
—Elsa Ohlen,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Both metrics topped Wall Street analysts’ consensus forecasts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But the World Bank and Barclays have increased their gas price forecasts for the rest of the year.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video tide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The Asian Development Bank sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for the continent as the Iran war drove energy prices higher.
—semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In an unusual development, the bank published a range of forecasts given the geopolitical uncertainties.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The budget proposal forecasts spending about $48 million for homeless services, without a guarantee of state funds, in the next fiscal year.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Mizuho forecasts Google Cloud revenue will grow 70% year-over-year by the end of 2026, topping analysts' consensus estimate of a 58% increase.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As Wachsmann attempts to pitch Grandview back to the Class 5A state tournament, Henry forecasts big-league success in the pitcher’s future, regardless of whether he’s drafted this summer or not.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Later Wednesday night, the National Weather Service forecasts that those winds will shift, sending smoke toward the metro areas of both counties.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kpler forecasts oil supply losses from the strait closure will total 700 million barrels by the end of April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions Tuesday, but those chances drop slightly to 85% if delayed to Wednesday morning.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The real data matched his predictions almost perfectly.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Within five years, Amon predicts, those devices will be dominant, serving hundreds of millions globally.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Kucuk predicts average occupancy in June and July at his hotel to increase 10% to 15% and average daily rate to go up 20% to 25% compared to 2025.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Network has been rightfully criticized for its portrayal of Arabs, but the film’s other themes — the rise of reality TV, the media’s exploitation of celebrities, the prioritization of ratings above all else — now seem like prophecies.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ceremonies will include the singing of the scriptural prophecies concerning the passion and the crucifixion and the singing of the passion proper, followed by the veneration of the cross.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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