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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Much like a tornado watch and tornado warning, Iowans should listen to later forecasts and be prepared for conditions to shift toward warning criteria.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
With confidence increasing for a strong El Niño forming over the summer, the forecasts are expected to take into account the dampening effect that Pacific Ocean climate pattern can have on storms in the Atlantic basin.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The map tracks live observations of water levels statewide, as well as long-range flood forecasts for the next three months.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Rates were expected to be lower this year, but the Iran war and the resulting rise in oil prices have upended those forecasts.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Two unconfirmed meteors lit up the sky over Michigan Monday evening, March 23, according to the Michigan Storm Chasers, a group that tracks statewide weather and offers daily forecasts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
However, forecasts still show most areas will have water temperatures in the 70s or lower in the coming days, which poses a health risk, according to the National Weather Service.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Current forecasts put average Brent crude for 2026 at between $77-85 a barrel, versus a pre-war average in the mid-to-low $60s.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget forecasts annual interest payments of $1 trillion and climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 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
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Much like a tornado watch and tornado warning, Iowans should listen to later forecasts and be prepared for conditions to shift toward warning criteria.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
With confidence increasing for a strong El Niño forming over the summer, the forecasts are expected to take into account the dampening effect that Pacific Ocean climate pattern can have on storms in the Atlantic basin.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The map tracks live observations of water levels statewide, as well as long-range flood forecasts for the next three months.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Rates were expected to be lower this year, but the Iran war and the resulting rise in oil prices have upended those forecasts.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Two unconfirmed meteors lit up the sky over Michigan Monday evening, March 23, according to the Michigan Storm Chasers, a group that tracks statewide weather and offers daily forecasts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
However, forecasts still show most areas will have water temperatures in the 70s or lower in the coming days, which poses a health risk, according to the National Weather Service.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Current forecasts put average Brent crude for 2026 at between $77-85 a barrel, versus a pre-war average in the mid-to-low $60s.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Ikea forecasts even faster expansion, expecting the market to hit $48 billion by 2030 — momentum the company is keen to capture.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget forecasts annual interest payments of $1 trillion and climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 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
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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From cosmic ray experiments to radioactive decay experiments to solar experiments to high-energy physics experiments involving particle colliders, the Standard Model’s predictions have agreed with every single such experiment ever performed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Physics usually involves proposing a theoretical model, making predictions based on that model, and then testing them experimentally.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The forecasting service predicts 11 to 16 named storms, including 4 to 7 hurricanes and 2 to 4 major hurricanes.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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AccuWeather predicts a 40% possibility of more than 14 named storms in 2026 and a 15% possibility of more than 16 storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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