Synonyms of forecasts

forecasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of forecast

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predictions
• prophecies
• signs
• prognoses
• prognostications
• prognostics
• casts
• auguries
• soothsayings
• anticipations
• bodements
• vaticinations
• previsions
• foresights
• prospectuses
• omens
• harbingers
• portents
• forebodings
• guesses
• conjectures
• foreknowledges
• surmises

forecasts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of forecast

as in predicts

to tell of or describe beforehand

the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicts
• reads
• prophesies
• anticipates
• prognosticates
• warns
• calls
• foretells
• augurs
• presages
• announces
• promises
• alerts
• cautions
• foresees
• vaticinates
• forewarns
• portends
• bodes
• forebodes
• declares
• foreknows
• proclaims
• divines
• heralds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reports
• describes
• tells
• relates
• recounts
• recites
• narrates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forecasts

Noun

The reforms also require companies to disclose forward-looking statements, forecasts and financial performance indicators covering at least the following year, which should help create more sustainable demand after listing. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

The forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Economists surveyed by Bloomberg this month raised their forecasts for China’s trade growth for the year, now expecting exports to grow 17 percent and imports to rise 22 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

From measurements to forecasts Infrastructure may remain in service for 20, 50 or more years, so mapping today’s underground conditions is not enough. — Ming Xiao, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

The savings figure came in far higher than Disney’s initial forecasts. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Officials urged residents to monitor forecasts as hazardous weather was expected through the weekend. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

The demonstrations look impressive, investment is growing, and forecasts are very large. — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Long-range forecasts suggest the polar vortex could weaken in January and February, potentially allowing cold air to move south. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Verb

In truth, the German economy has shown signs of recovery since the start of this year, leading economic research institutes to revise their full year growth forecasts upward. — CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Polo maintains a robust inner eye wall according to recent radar scans from the Hurricane Hunters, and the National Hurricane Center forecasts winds nearing 180 mph Tuesday night. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

But the annual exorbitant expense is set to spike even higher next year as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration forecasts a $401 million price tag for such deals and verdicts in 2027. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Capital Economics also forecasts a correction, or when stocks fall at least 20% from their most recent high, in the S&P 500 stock index next year. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

AccuWeather forecasts that daytime highs in those regions will hit as much as 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages through the opening days of September. — James Powel, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions Thursday and Friday, with highs in the low 80s. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026

Here’s a closer look at the board as well as how my model forecasts every AFC West team’s season — including why the projections mirror the expectations of books. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that GDP will contract more than 5%. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026