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Recent Examples of predicate
The move is predicated on optimism about a future driven by these technologies driving down prices for goods and services, and becoming increasingly more prevalent and valuable.
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
But while longevity is often taken as proof that the relationship was and continues to be worth the investments made, relationship health can’t be predicated on time together, alone, says Pataky.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Corona del Mar’s offense is predicated upon rapid movement of the basketball.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
But while longevity is often taken as proof that the relationship was and continues to be worth the investments made, relationship health can’t be predicated on time together, alone, says Pataky.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Corona del Mar’s offense is predicated upon rapid movement of the basketball.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicate
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The study highlighted a clear split in behavior based on composition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The warrant was based on a lead that investigators received, the department said, but no arrests were made.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Predicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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