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Recent Examples of predictability
Residents are also free from concerns about the rising costs of insurance and HOA fees for condo owners in South Florida, bringing predictability — and the freedom that comes with it — to their lives.
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Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The strong middle of the season helps The Testaments overcome its repetitive and mechanical beginnings, building to a shocking (if not wholly earned) penultimate episode — that’s then undone by a return to the Handmaid’s Tale Redux predictability of the finale.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The region continues to attract capital and talent, supported by a business environment that allows companies to operate with greater speed and predictability.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Why cash flow predictability matters Smaller operations have less of a financial cushion, making cash flow predictability a bigger priority.
—Madeline Bilis, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That predictability is likely a defensive strategy tied to good ice coverage and access to cold, oxygen-rich water.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
This timeframe provided the stability and predictability needed for long-term planning and averted the recurring debates about keeping the mayor in charge of the city’s schools.
—Dennis Walcott, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For users managing large volumes of sensitive or long-term data, this lifetime plan offers a structured approach to storage with a focus on privacy, control, and cost predictability.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Innovation has been optimized for predictability.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The strong middle of the season helps The Testaments overcome its repetitive and mechanical beginnings, building to a shocking (if not wholly earned) penultimate episode — that’s then undone by a return to the Handmaid’s Tale Redux predictability of the finale.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The region continues to attract capital and talent, supported by a business environment that allows companies to operate with greater speed and predictability.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Why cash flow predictability matters Smaller operations have less of a financial cushion, making cash flow predictability a bigger priority.
—Madeline Bilis, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That predictability is likely a defensive strategy tied to good ice coverage and access to cold, oxygen-rich water.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
This timeframe provided the stability and predictability needed for long-term planning and averted the recurring debates about keeping the mayor in charge of the city’s schools.
—Dennis Walcott, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For users managing large volumes of sensitive or long-term data, this lifetime plan offers a structured approach to storage with a focus on privacy, control, and cost predictability.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Innovation has been optimized for predictability.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictability
Noun
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That’s why workouts like Monday morning’s help to break up the monotony.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that monotony is the status quo in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Now the brand is tackling dullness in blonde hair with its purple shampoo.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even at its most progressive, a program as choreographed as The Bachelor has limited capacity to embrace a lead who is actively unlearning the cycles of abuse; the franchise’s version of relatability, for better or worse, was built on sameness and predictability.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Innovation was meant to protect organizations from drift toward sameness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But for UConn, the platitudes feel profoundly honest.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Donovan reiterated a series of platitudes that haven’t changed during his time with the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spatial vastness of Malevich is here reduced to extreme flatness.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Still, things can go awry even in professions well-suited to flatness.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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