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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Farm income this year is expected to hit its lowest point since 2020, Farmers National Senior Vice President for Real Estate Paul Schadegg said, citing USDA forecasts.
—April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Snow forecasts depend upon the strength and track of winter storms, which generally cannot be predicted more than a week in advance, the center has said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, known for its long-range forecasts, recently released its 2025-26 winter weather outlook, calling for dry and relatively mild conditions across California.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
With cotton trend forecasts backed by expert research, CottonWorks™ members gain exclusive insight on what’s next in color, silhouettes, fabrics and more.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s not meant as an insult to the company’s art design team—but there is simply no real match to that distinctly minimalist, retro-rudimentary look of forecasts from the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Its revenue fell short of forecasts.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The weather pattern looks to be a weak one, which means forecasts could change, but on average, La Niña means warm, dry winters in Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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
The firm forecasts Ulta Beauty will expand its domestic store base by about 20% over the next decade, with long-term, same-store sales growth of 4%.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
John Hollinger forecasts how the bottom of the Western Conference will play out.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Deutsche Bank forecasts the company’s third-quarter earnings to come in line with expectations, while its initial 2026 look will support current sell-side consensus.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts this storm to pass north of the Leeward Islands, bringing some wind and rain to the Lesser Antilles starting late Thursday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Much of the state normally expects its first frost around this time, but this year frost could be delayed until early to mid-November, as the Climate Prediction Center forecasts warmer-than-normal October temperatures.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Tropical storm watches and warnings went into effect on Friday afternoon for portions of the Bahamas, where the hurricane center forecasts 4 to 8 inches of rain.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The findings could help improve forecasts of how radioactive materials are released from storage over thousands of years.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Farm income this year is expected to hit its lowest point since 2020, Farmers National Senior Vice President for Real Estate Paul Schadegg said, citing USDA forecasts.
—April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Snow forecasts depend upon the strength and track of winter storms, which generally cannot be predicted more than a week in advance, the center has said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, known for its long-range forecasts, recently released its 2025-26 winter weather outlook, calling for dry and relatively mild conditions across California.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
With cotton trend forecasts backed by expert research, CottonWorks™ members gain exclusive insight on what’s next in color, silhouettes, fabrics and more.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s not meant as an insult to the company’s art design team—but there is simply no real match to that distinctly minimalist, retro-rudimentary look of forecasts from the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Its revenue fell short of forecasts.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The weather pattern looks to be a weak one, which means forecasts could change, but on average, La Niña means warm, dry winters in Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The firm forecasts Ulta Beauty will expand its domestic store base by about 20% over the next decade, with long-term, same-store sales growth of 4%.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
John Hollinger forecasts how the bottom of the Western Conference will play out.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Deutsche Bank forecasts the company’s third-quarter earnings to come in line with expectations, while its initial 2026 look will support current sell-side consensus.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts this storm to pass north of the Leeward Islands, bringing some wind and rain to the Lesser Antilles starting late Thursday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Much of the state normally expects its first frost around this time, but this year frost could be delayed until early to mid-November, as the Climate Prediction Center forecasts warmer-than-normal October temperatures.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Tropical storm watches and warnings went into effect on Friday afternoon for portions of the Bahamas, where the hurricane center forecasts 4 to 8 inches of rain.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
Noun
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However, despite this, Nolan shared his predictions for the film with Safdie.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Taking a look at spring 2026 predictions made 18 months ago, in comparison to what was shown during the recent New York Fashion Week shows.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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TalentSmart found that emotional intelligence predicts up to 58 percent of job performance.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Niccol envisions Starbucks' app evolving to use AI that predicts and prepares orders based on customers’ location and previous ordering habits.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When and how this messianic revolution would come about was up for debate and speculation, but large segments of the population, based on specific prophecies in the Hebrew Bible, believed that the time was at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Back in June, a South African YouTube show about religious prophecies and visions featured an interview with a guest named Joshua Mhlakela.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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