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Recent Examples of predictable
The protean, multiform energies within me become measurable, locatable, predictable, controllable.
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Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But fires aren't predictable and in some cases, such management tactics don't work.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Another Emmy season is off to the races as of Tuesday morning, with what turned out to be a fairly predictable list of 2025 nominees that heavily favors returning series.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
Unlike other industries where product launches follow predictable cycles, fashion operates on seasonal imperatives where timing determines success or failure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But fires aren't predictable and in some cases, such management tactics don't work.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Another Emmy season is off to the races as of Tuesday morning, with what turned out to be a fairly predictable list of 2025 nominees that heavily favors returning series.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
Unlike other industries where product launches follow predictable cycles, fashion operates on seasonal imperatives where timing determines success or failure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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Once the Waymo arrives, riders will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, all from their familiar Uber app.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And which familiar voices will play its ensemble of cops, crooks, and citizens?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has built a similarly comprehensive model, integrating musculoskeletal and wellness care into routine perinatal services.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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And since the Education Department layoffs, schools have struggled to get in touch with the government for routine requests.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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At each stage, participants played the computer game and completed self-report questionnaires that measured their gaming strategy, cognitive flexibility, habitual tendencies, and alcohol use.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 July 2025
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This habitual house of filth can be found under Y & C Restaurant and, with this record, the owners should want inspection details hidden under a different name.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Their offense is largely unremarkable, despite the breakthrough of wunderkind Junior Caminero, but their +80 line drive differential is the second largest in MLB and is keeping them afloat.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But my background is decidedly unremarkable—and that’s the whole point.—
Lee Cole
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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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 titular protagonist is an unexceptional accountant.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The beverages are plentiful and inexpensive, and the food is standard but fun, classic American fare.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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For a more casual setting, the Brown Barrel, 202 W. Broadway St., Bourbon on Main, 103 W. Main St., and Goodwood Brewing, 109 W. Main St., offer classic American fare and extensive cocktail and drink menus.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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