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

Nomura also added forecasts for two more hikes for the European Central Bank in December and March, adding that inflation could print above target until early 2027, citing the Iran conflict. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

That scenario has leapt from the realm of science fiction into forecasts about the near future, at least among some AI employees and observers. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

That could imply the economy is solid enough to withstand more hikes to rates, and other officials at the Fed provided their own forecasts suggesting rates may need to go still higher. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Their method of generating multiple surface temperature forecasts to represent the range of possible outcomes also has a habit of producing snapshots where the global average temperature is higher or lower. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The warmth builds through the middle of the week, according to National Weather Service forecasts. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Labor Day barbeques may need to stay indoors in Southern California as the weekend's rain showers could linger throughout the day, according to forecasts. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

There is a slight chance of storms on Sunday afternoon, with a 15% to 25% chance of precipitation, but some forecasts call for dry conditions. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Verb

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 Climate Prediction Center forecasts El Niño to continue strengthening through the end of the year. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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

Morgan Stanley forecasts China’s humanoid shipments to reach 50,000 this year, up from 12,000 in 2025. — Anniek Bao,jenni Reid,jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

The weather service forecasts highs in the 90s again on Tuesday with a heat index of 108, and Gonzalez expects another heat advisory. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

The company forecasts that Michael Kors will return to growth in the back half of the year, while Jimmy Choo returns to profitability. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026