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
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Another company that saw its shares jump 15% was Qualcomm, after the chipmaker raised its forecasts for non-handset revenue in fiscal 2029 to $40 billion, nearly doubling its previous projection of $22 billion.
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Lim Hui Jie,leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
But beyond Micron, Qualcomm said late Wednesday that the acceleration of the AI era is forcing it to upgrade forecasts for its own growth in upcoming years.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The weather service advised folks to monitor forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On top of that, more often than not they're also contractually required to submit sales forecasts on a quarter basis.
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David Born,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Experts’ pessimistic forecasts are combining with reports from frustrated jobless young people around the country to form a seasonal outlook far from bathed in sunshine.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Tech research firm Gartner forecasts that PC and smartphone prices could jump 17% and 13%, respectively, this year from their 2025 levels because of rising chip costs.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But evoking Season 1 also accurately forecasts a partial return to form.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
McMillan forecasts that the industry will reach zero growth somewhere between 2027 and 2028, following a period of contraction in which lower-quartile wineries exit the market.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures up to 106 degrees heat index for the games this weekend.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.
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Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
The bank forecasts Dynatrace will see accelerating annual recurring revenue growth of 16% in fiscal 2027, with that figure rising to 18% by the end of fiscal 2029.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Tonight’s Gemini new moon forecasts the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
Bring extra food and water, fuel up your vehicle in town, prepare for longer travel times than expected, check weather forecasts, and bring essentials for backcountry travel.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Another company that saw its shares jump 15% was Qualcomm, after the chipmaker raised its forecasts for non-handset revenue in fiscal 2029 to $40 billion, nearly doubling its previous projection of $22 billion.
—
Lim Hui Jie,leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
But beyond Micron, Qualcomm said late Wednesday that the acceleration of the AI era is forcing it to upgrade forecasts for its own growth in upcoming years.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The weather service advised folks to monitor forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On top of that, more often than not they're also contractually required to submit sales forecasts on a quarter basis.
—
David Born,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Experts’ pessimistic forecasts are combining with reports from frustrated jobless young people around the country to form a seasonal outlook far from bathed in sunshine.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
The audit forecasts the Space Coast will be near capacity by 2028 or 2029, and projects as many as 268 launches by 2030.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Tech research firm Gartner forecasts that PC and smartphone prices could jump 17% and 13%, respectively, this year from their 2025 levels because of rising chip costs.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But evoking Season 1 also accurately forecasts a partial return to form.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
McMillan forecasts that the industry will reach zero growth somewhere between 2027 and 2028, following a period of contraction in which lower-quartile wineries exit the market.
—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures up to 106 degrees heat index for the games this weekend.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.
—
Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
The bank forecasts Dynatrace will see accelerating annual recurring revenue growth of 16% in fiscal 2027, with that figure rising to 18% by the end of fiscal 2029.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Tonight’s Gemini new moon forecasts the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
Noun
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To be sure, some of the worst-case predictions did not materialize, such as an immediate recession or a housing market crash.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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Investors should prioritize management alignment over earnings forecasts, as executive behavior often predicts future success.
Noun
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The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.
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So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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