as in anticipates
to realize or know about beforehand
a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen
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Recent Examples of foresees
Savills points to ongoing interest for these types of hotels and foresees a nearly 53% increase in Europe alone by 2028.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Odum foresees big crowds returning to Evans Stadium if the Trojans keep winning.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
The plan approved by the security cabinet foresees more aid distribution sites in the enclave.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump foresees an economic boom.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The company foresees an eventual 8,500 jobs on site and another 7,000 indirect jobs for local suppliers and businesses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
But Wall Street foresees a big bounce.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
In its latest survey of the war, the Institute for the Study of War foresees no immediate threat of a Ukrainian collapse on the front lines but emphasizes that no adequate substitutes exist in either quality or quantity for much of America's aid.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Adams foresees the neighborhood fulfilling the vision that leaders had for downtown.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Odum foresees big crowds returning to Evans Stadium if the Trojans keep winning.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
The plan approved by the security cabinet foresees more aid distribution sites in the enclave.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump foresees an economic boom.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The company foresees an eventual 8,500 jobs on site and another 7,000 indirect jobs for local suppliers and businesses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
But Wall Street foresees a big bounce.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
In its latest survey of the war, the Institute for the Study of War foresees no immediate threat of a Ukrainian collapse on the front lines but emphasizes that no adequate substitutes exist in either quality or quantity for much of America's aid.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Adams foresees the neighborhood fulfilling the vision that leaders had for downtown.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresees
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If an investor is wildly bullish on an asset, anticipates a large, sharp upward price movement in the near term, and seeks substantial capital gains, a buy-write or covered call may be a profitable strategy.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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While traditional customer personas are static profiles based on demographic data and past behavior, predictive AI anticipates future actions.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Foresees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresees. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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