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she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
Spokespeople say the deal is predicated on their agreement being codified into a bill within the next week.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
As with Jenkins above, Barlow’s deal in Philly seemed predicated on declining his option and then re-inking him as a non-Bird free agent this summer.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Both of those projects are predicated on using high-temperature superconductors to generate an extremely powerful magnetic field that will allow the company to build a smaller reactor, and thus get things done faster.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
With a business model predicated on $60 annual membership fees rather than solely the cost of goods sold, the division contributes 13% of Walmart’s $713 billion in total sales.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Our offense has to be predicated on some of the aggressiveness on the bases.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
The existential risk of AI wiping out humans or enslaving us could be predicated on our laziness and lack of concern about small signs.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
On the other side of the Hudson, New Jersey Transit slogged through a three-day strike last year in a fight also predicated on wages.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
As with Jenkins above, Barlow’s deal in Philly seemed predicated on declining his option and then re-inking him as a non-Bird free agent this summer.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Both of those projects are predicated on using high-temperature superconductors to generate an extremely powerful magnetic field that will allow the company to build a smaller reactor, and thus get things done faster.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.
—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
With a business model predicated on $60 annual membership fees rather than solely the cost of goods sold, the division contributes 13% of Walmart’s $713 billion in total sales.
—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Our offense has to be predicated on some of the aggressiveness on the bases.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
The existential risk of AI wiping out humans or enslaving us could be predicated on our laziness and lack of concern about small signs.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
On the other side of the Hudson, New Jersey Transit slogged through a three-day strike last year in a fight also predicated on wages.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
based
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The spacecraft that will attempt to rescue the Swift Observatory was developed by Katalyst Space, an aerospace company based in Flagstaff, Arizona, which was awarded the $30 million contract in September 2025.
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“Predicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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