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
Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
However, during stronger bursts, the aurora could dip farther south, giving states like Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire a chance to catch a glow low on the northern horizon, per NOAA forecasts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But relief could be on the horizon, with above-average precipitation expected in Colorado from July to October, the state’s monsoon season, according to NOAA forecasts.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the warning, however, Wells Fargo hiked its forecasts for oil prices this year.
—Mike Sheen, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
These forecasts don't account for new discoveries, advanced drilling techniques or efficiencies in combustion.
—Dean Narciso, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is also in the midst of earnings season, and investors are enthusiastic about forecasts for corporate profits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials have brought in sandbags to help shore up a northwest Michigan dam that is being stressed by high water levels and forecasts for more rain in Northern Michigan.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
But in its Monday afternoon outlook, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, which forecasts severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, did not anticipate a tornado threat for the Kansas City area.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 30% chance of a recession.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the weather service forecasts a high of 53 degrees and low of 37 degrees, with mostly cloudy weather throughout the day.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
However, looking at Texas more broadly, a 2024 report from the Office of the Texas State Climatologist forecasts these days will continue to increase.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
After looking at the latest data, rain forecasts for early next week have decreased.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
However, during stronger bursts, the aurora could dip farther south, giving states like Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire a chance to catch a glow low on the northern horizon, per NOAA forecasts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But relief could be on the horizon, with above-average precipitation expected in Colorado from July to October, the state’s monsoon season, according to NOAA forecasts.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the warning, however, Wells Fargo hiked its forecasts for oil prices this year.
—Mike Sheen, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
These forecasts don't account for new discoveries, advanced drilling techniques or efficiencies in combustion.
—Dean Narciso, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is also in the midst of earnings season, and investors are enthusiastic about forecasts for corporate profits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials have brought in sandbags to help shore up a northwest Michigan dam that is being stressed by high water levels and forecasts for more rain in Northern Michigan.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Deloitte forecasts that by 2030, the number of online shoppers in smaller cities will be roughly double that in major metros, with average monthly spending per user rising to $45 from $25 in 2025.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
But in its Monday afternoon outlook, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, which forecasts severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, did not anticipate a tornado threat for the Kansas City area.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 30% chance of a recession.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the weather service forecasts a high of 53 degrees and low of 37 degrees, with mostly cloudy weather throughout the day.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
However, looking at Texas more broadly, a 2024 report from the Office of the Texas State Climatologist forecasts these days will continue to increase.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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Economic outlooks for both Oakland and the Bay Area as a whole had appeared bleak over the next year, even before the United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran made financial predictions more uncertain.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over seven days, ARGOS reduced total water usage by 58% and was only about 4% off in its soil measuring predictions, Paul said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The World Health Organization predicts one in four adults will have a stroke in their lifetime.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the worst case scenario, in which supply disruptions persist into next year, the IMF predicts global growth to fall to around 2%.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Toss in plenty of brutal murders, bizarre prophecies, time-bending enigmas, and haunting hallucinations — all seemingly tied to Lucy’s mysterious meetings with the Hannibal Lecter-like Gideon Shepherd (Peter Capaldi) — and this one's well worth losing six hours of sleep over.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 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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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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