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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
However, these forecasts can change as conditions develop going into fall and winter.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The central bank last updated its economic forecasts in June.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Consensus forecasts suggest nearly 35% revenue growth for 2025, bringing it to around $4 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While Levine Cava said her administration closed a $402 million gap at the start of the budget process, forecasts show future shortfalls peaking at $250 million in 2030.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Initial readings of August payroll growth have fallen short of economists’ forecasts in 10 of the past 15 years, Goldman Sachs said in a research note.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Last month the Labor Department reported payrolls grew by just 73,000 in July, well below forecasts for about 100,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The map forecasts wave height, winds, max temperature, UV index and more information on currents, water quality and incident statistics.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Gartner forecasts global spending on generative AI to hit $644 billion in 2025, a 76% jump from last year.
—Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts vivid foliage in 25 states, with New England and the Midwest leading the way.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts whether parts of the country will be above, below or near average for parts of the country for the meteorological fall -- September through November.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After that, the hurricane center forecasts no new tropical activity for the next seven days.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 65% chance for good conditions at the opening of the window, which improves to 80% by the end of it.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Given the liner’s exposure to weak trans-Pacific demand, ZIM forecasts flat volume year-over-year compared to 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The company forecasts overspending the loan by about $157 million through next year, according to a January filing in an unrelated lawsuit.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
As always with space weather, forecasts carry uncertainty and auroras can be fickle.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
However, these forecasts can change as conditions develop going into fall and winter.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The central bank last updated its economic forecasts in June.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Consensus forecasts suggest nearly 35% revenue growth for 2025, bringing it to around $4 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While Levine Cava said her administration closed a $402 million gap at the start of the budget process, forecasts show future shortfalls peaking at $250 million in 2030.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Initial readings of August payroll growth have fallen short of economists’ forecasts in 10 of the past 15 years, Goldman Sachs said in a research note.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Last month the Labor Department reported payrolls grew by just 73,000 in July, well below forecasts for about 100,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The map forecasts wave height, winds, max temperature, UV index and more information on currents, water quality and incident statistics.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Next year, Swinburne forecasts the box office could get to $11 billion, which would put it back to its 2019 levels.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Gartner forecasts global spending on generative AI to hit $644 billion in 2025, a 76% jump from last year.
—Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts vivid foliage in 25 states, with New England and the Midwest leading the way.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts whether parts of the country will be above, below or near average for parts of the country for the meteorological fall -- September through November.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After that, the hurricane center forecasts no new tropical activity for the next seven days.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 65% chance for good conditions at the opening of the window, which improves to 80% by the end of it.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Given the liner’s exposure to weak trans-Pacific demand, ZIM forecasts flat volume year-over-year compared to 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The company forecasts overspending the loan by about $157 million through next year, according to a January filing in an unrelated lawsuit.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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His predictions are not intended to be relied upon as a forecast of actual future events or performance or investment advice.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Child Tax Credit For 2026, Bloomberg predicts the amount of the child tax credit will be $2,200.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But at least some of that conflict comes from false assumptions, and some of it comes from turning their preconceptions into self-fulfilling prophecies.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Scientific experiments can become self-fulfilling prophecies.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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