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
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Old Farmer's Almanac to continue publishing The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded in 1792, also publishes weather forecasts, gardening tips and astronomy and garden calendars.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Most forecasts predict a milder winter for Michigan, but pockets of heavy snow or even a blizzard remain possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The fog is expected to lift on Thursday morning, after 9 am (CST), but residents and travelers in affected areas are advised to be prepared, remain vigilant, and check local forecasts for weather and road condition updates.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But the more bullish container volume and profit forecasts didn’t help assuage investors, with stock falling nearly 5 percent during the day.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Corporate earnings and forecasts have been the big focus all week.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Center assigns them to specific flight routes and schedules where scientists think in-situ data would improve the forecasts as much as possible.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The industrial gas and engineering firm, known for its conservative forecasts, put out a current quarter EPS outlook below estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts a high of 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies for Halloween in Louisville.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Citi reiterates buy rating, viewing TI's withdrawal as a 'buying opportunity' With a price target of $235, Citi forecasts a 29% increase.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts historically higher temperatures and a dry season, with potential for late-season rainfall in January.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts that rain will be heaviest near the coast, with up to 4 inches expected in some areas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The outlook forecasts above-average precipitation possible for the Pacific Northwest, the northern Rockies, the Great Plains and the Great Lakes from December to February, which could come in the form of snow if cold enough conditions line up perfectly.
—ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
In a deep dive on Academy’s customer file by trip frequency and average basket, Matuszewski forecasts that the top 10 percent of Academy spenders are poised to grow at an outsized rate.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
John Hollinger forecasts how the bottom of the Western Conference will play out.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Farmers’ Almanac, a longstanding reference for weather forecasts, gardening tips, home tips and stargazing, is ending its more than 200-year run.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Old Farmer's Almanac to continue publishing The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded in 1792, also publishes weather forecasts, gardening tips and astronomy and garden calendars.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Most forecasts predict a milder winter for Michigan, but pockets of heavy snow or even a blizzard remain possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The fog is expected to lift on Thursday morning, after 9 am (CST), but residents and travelers in affected areas are advised to be prepared, remain vigilant, and check local forecasts for weather and road condition updates.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But the more bullish container volume and profit forecasts didn’t help assuage investors, with stock falling nearly 5 percent during the day.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Corporate earnings and forecasts have been the big focus all week.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Center assigns them to specific flight routes and schedules where scientists think in-situ data would improve the forecasts as much as possible.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The industrial gas and engineering firm, known for its conservative forecasts, put out a current quarter EPS outlook below estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
By 2027, about 50% of enterprises are expected to deploy AI agents, and a McKinsey report forecasts that by 2030, as much as 30% of all work could be carried out by AI agents.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts a high of 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies for Halloween in Louisville.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Citi reiterates buy rating, viewing TI's withdrawal as a 'buying opportunity' With a price target of $235, Citi forecasts a 29% increase.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts historically higher temperatures and a dry season, with potential for late-season rainfall in January.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts that rain will be heaviest near the coast, with up to 4 inches expected in some areas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The outlook forecasts above-average precipitation possible for the Pacific Northwest, the northern Rockies, the Great Plains and the Great Lakes from December to February, which could come in the form of snow if cold enough conditions line up perfectly.
—ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
In a deep dive on Academy’s customer file by trip frequency and average basket, Matuszewski forecasts that the top 10 percent of Academy spenders are poised to grow at an outsized rate.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
John Hollinger forecasts how the bottom of the Western Conference will play out.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
Noun
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Contrary to the predictions of many doctors, Zevon lived another 11 months after his Letterman appearance, long enough to witness the birth of his grandchild and see The Wind get released to rapturous reviews.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Your brain is constantly making predictions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Barzilay predicts that in many low-income countries AI will soon be integrated into health systems similar to how much of Africa skipped over landlines and went straight to cell phones.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a hole in the outfield, and Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts Bellinger will go back to his former team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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For all its monsters and prophecies, the series has always been about the people caught between them—those who fight, falter, and keep going.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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