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Recent Examples of predictable
But Morgan has learned to be predictable, because her early life was anything but.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
These elements—described as financial nihilism—are especially prevalent in younger generations, who feel that the path of predictable progress (homeownership, access to a thriving job market out of college) no longer exists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
That means providing stable, predictable funding so CMS can plan responsibly, while closely examining how dollars support teachers, reduce class sizes, address student mental health and maintain safe facilities.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Enforcement must be clear, predictable, and fair.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
These elements—described as financial nihilism—are especially prevalent in younger generations, who feel that the path of predictable progress (homeownership, access to a thriving job market out of college) no longer exists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
That means providing stable, predictable funding so CMS can plan responsibly, while closely examining how dollars support teachers, reduce class sizes, address student mental health and maintain safe facilities.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Enforcement must be clear, predictable, and fair.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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Despite the lower expected future tax rate of 24%, the conversion would have yielded $2,000 more, Vanguard said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The league said her expected timeline for recovery is four to six months, which could run into the start of the Minnesota Lynx’s season.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Around back-to-school time every August, health providers in Dallas are used to seeing lines of patients out the door to get routine immunizations, Huang said, but not this year.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Research has found that habitual, unnecessary apologizing can erode how others perceive your competence and confidence.—
Erin McGoff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once it’s established, a habitual program basically runs on automatic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In another era, the scene would have been unremarkable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nobody batted any eye at an otherwise unremarkable young woman getting a plum Washington internship simply because of her connections to the rich and powerful.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dad had always told me his father was a naval officer who'd had an unexceptional career and died suddenly in a traffic accident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Rake and trail figures are an unexceptional 24.5 degrees and 100 mm, with a wheelbase of 56.5 inches (1,435 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mini lamb chops are a classic treat for carnivores.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Culinary trends come and go, but a classic Martha Stewart recipe is forever.—
Jennifer Anderson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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