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she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
That’s because the gains at the top are largely predicated on a speculative artificial intelligence stock market boom that even some AI proponents say could quickly fizzle — and potentially take the US economy down with it.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, that 2028 date is predicated on Diddy being a near model prisoner, law enforcement sources tell me.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Dodgers still aren’t hitting homers like last year Here’s the thing about the Dodgers’ World Series run a year ago — it was fueled by their bullpen but was predicated on an offense that churned out runs and slugged their way through October.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Even though our investment in Starbucks is predicated on Niccol’s turnaround artistry, the coffee chain — like all consumer-facing companies like restaurants and retailers — is not immune to what’s going on in the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in the consultant class recall how Democrats’ political bloodbath in 2010 was predicated on Republicans demonizing Nancy Pelosi, who was House Speaker at the time.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
His ability to throw precise, on-time passes suits a Jets offense that is predicated on timing and accuracy.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The impending sense of doom isn't completely predicated on the Ravens' 1-3 start to the season.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, that 2028 date is predicated on Diddy being a near model prisoner, law enforcement sources tell me.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Dodgers still aren’t hitting homers like last year Here’s the thing about the Dodgers’ World Series run a year ago — it was fueled by their bullpen but was predicated on an offense that churned out runs and slugged their way through October.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Even though our investment in Starbucks is predicated on Niccol’s turnaround artistry, the coffee chain — like all consumer-facing companies like restaurants and retailers — is not immune to what’s going on in the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in the consultant class recall how Democrats’ political bloodbath in 2010 was predicated on Republicans demonizing Nancy Pelosi, who was House Speaker at the time.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
His ability to throw precise, on-time passes suits a Jets offense that is predicated on timing and accuracy.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The impending sense of doom isn't completely predicated on the Ravens' 1-3 start to the season.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
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In fact, as showrunner and executive producer Alex Duda explains, the Halloween theme is always based on Clarkson’s Kellyoke pick.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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His buddy Truffaut even has an idea about a would-be French gangster who gets into hot water, based roughly on the true-crime tabloid story of Michel Portail.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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