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Recent Examples of predictable
Supermassive Games feels like a predictable and reliable studio at this point.
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Echo Apsey, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the truth is, Seattle’s shortcomings on offense and defense were predictable.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, Trump is anything but predictable; previous meetings in August have addressed issues such as the World Cup, much to the surprise of the press.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of horrific events like last week’s school killings, communities follow a sadly predictable pattern.
—William Doherty, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2025
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Echo Apsey, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the truth is, Seattle’s shortcomings on offense and defense were predictable.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, Trump is anything but predictable; previous meetings in August have addressed issues such as the World Cup, much to the surprise of the press.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of horrific events like last week’s school killings, communities follow a sadly predictable pattern.
—William Doherty, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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On the other side of the equation, the Chiefs’ receiving corps has looked eerily familiar.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The inertia of familiar patterns keeps people locked into old routines.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This consistent routine acts as a powerful cue for your brain, signaling that sleep is approaching and helping to regulate your circadian rhythm over time.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sinner beat the Canadian 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, but the victory was anything but routine.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that habitual lottery players – especially those with low incomes – see the gamble as an investment rather than a form of entertainment.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Changing environments—like going for a walk, retreats or even flights—can also help break habitual thought patterns and spark new insights.—
Maile Keone,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The brief and unremarkable tenure of France’s prime minister has come crashing to an end.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its exterior is unremarkable, tucked into a small shopping center in the southeast corner of Madison Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The kitchen is … perfectly unexceptional and very studio size.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
28 July 2025
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However, missing features (such as image and video generation and voice chat), short deep research reports, and unexceptional integrations are all drawbacks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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The classic Stern misdirect briefly confused listeners and leaned into the unfounded rumors that SiriusXM wasn't planning to renew Stern’s current five-year contract, which expires in December.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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