foreseeable

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Recent Examples of foreseeable Even when the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has used as a chokepoint to drive concessions from the West, eventually reopens, the cost of transiting through it has likely gone up for the foreseeable future. Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026 But a sudden drop-off in growth can have serious consequences for a region that has been planning for expansion well into the foreseeable future. Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026 When life feels chaotic, foreseeable rhythms help restore emotional balance. Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Now, the brand says rising memory costs have led it to suspend orders for the foreseeable future. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreseeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreseeable
Adjective
  • The owners are now all but resigned to an inevitable labor disruption, with many among the billionaire class having mentally written off at least half of the 2027 season.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • After all, how can premium hikes be deemed inevitable when insurers’ profits are soaring?
    Barbara Hoare, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.
    Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The rooms Eschewing the predictable Greek island white-on-white aesthetic, the look is more global nomad than Cycladic purist.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Hours-long YouTube videos of rain falling on tents have quietly garnered millions of views, and the appeal could be rooted in how our nervous systems respond to steady, predictable sound.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.
    Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The expected amounts are climbing too.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • What started in December of last year has grown to multiple events where hundreds of underage children decide to meet at a predetermined area, such as a shopping mall or park.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The shrapnel came from an M795 round that had been paired with an M767A1 fuze, which was meant to electronically detonate the round at a predetermined point, the report said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

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“Foreseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreseeable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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