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As for the Patriots, McDaniels’ system is predicated on the idea of having an answer to every defense ever designed.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
For a person whose game is predicated on movement and transition, sitting still has been difficult.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s antagonism is predicated on their direct competition as sportsmen.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
For a person whose game is predicated on movement and transition, sitting still has been difficult.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s antagonism is predicated on their direct competition as sportsmen.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The triumphant revival of Eats at Wild Heaven Beer’s West End taproom was announced this week, but the move was predicated on El Tesoro, another beloved casual restaurant, vacating the space.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicate
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cast members are chosen for pieces, most importantly, based on height and body dimensions.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Predicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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