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she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
Some of the backlash is predicated on harmful stereotypes about trans women that portray them as predatory opportunists.
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Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This contrast in views is solely predicated on the Strait of Hormuz not seeing traffic flow anymore.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
But the texts of these new laws—which are heavily predicated on a kidfluencer’s willingness to sue his or her own parents—are at turns vague, confounding, and possibly toothless.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
His brand of athleticism is predicated on a bouncy explosiveness that shouldn’t be encumbered with unnecessary bulking.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The city of Wuxi, a tech and manufacturing hub in the eastern province of Jiangsu, is offering up to 5 million yuan, or about $726,000, for projects predicated on the new AI agent.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This contrast in views is solely predicated on the Strait of Hormuz not seeing traffic flow anymore.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
But the texts of these new laws—which are heavily predicated on a kidfluencer’s willingness to sue his or her own parents—are at turns vague, confounding, and possibly toothless.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
His brand of athleticism is predicated on a bouncy explosiveness that shouldn’t be encumbered with unnecessary bulking.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The city of Wuxi, a tech and manufacturing hub in the eastern province of Jiangsu, is offering up to 5 million yuan, or about $726,000, for projects predicated on the new AI agent.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
based
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But prosecutors might have a difficult time convincing a jury that the five defendants are guilty of murder, said Linda Parisi, a defense attorney based in Sacramento.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Predicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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