Synonyms of predicated

predicated

verb

past tense of predicate

as in based

to find a basis

she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• based
• grounded
• rested
• founded
• established
• hung
• postulated
• premised
• presumed
• presupposed
• supposed
• assumed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predicated

Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense is predicated on a strong running game, which is in jeopardy with the star running back under investigation because of allegations of domestic violence. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

The current market growth of photonics and optics companies is largely predicated on the AI buildout continuing without significant setbacks or large-scale market disruption. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

So our business is not predicated on moving console players immediately over to cloud or getting people to get rid of their gaming PCs. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 July 2026

The conditions of Fang’s release — predicated in large part on his lack of any serious criminal history — include supervision by federal pretrial services and an unsecured $15,000 bond co-signed by Fang’s father. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Apple’s entire business is predicated on the consumer desire for simplicity. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026

Williamson also predicated the demand on nearly 3,000 billable hours incurred by his attorneys. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

Its diminutive purchase price was predicated on being cheap to manufacture in Zhangjiakou, China. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

And yet both films are mysteries of a sort, predicated on hidden identities, distant tragedies, lost loved ones, and a whimsical element of time travel. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026