predictable

adjective

Definition of predictablenext
as in expected

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Recent Examples of predictable Speaking to the deliberations and the jury's inability thus far to reach a verdict in this case, Elikann said this sort of result was both rare and, in some ways, predictable. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 And to be useful, these civilizations need to be predictable. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 However, the problem is that extreme heat is becoming both more consequential and less predictable. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Moreover, a process document can help explain what to do when conditions are predictable. — Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predictable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
  1. expected
  2. familiar
  3. routine
  4. habitual
  5. unremarkable
  6. unexceptional
  7. classic
Adjective
  • An expected 30 employees from NYDIG and 250 institutional client relationships will join BitGo, according to a person close to the matter.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And Fins have a secondary so inexperienced the guys might need asbestos uniforms against the expected torching.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of expected
Adjective
  • The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Back to school means lots of things—back to routine, back to homework, and, for the parents out there, back to packing lunches.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Coach Sean McVay, backed by the team’s sports medicine staff, is betting that preserving rhythm and routine on a tight travel schedule will help the team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of routine
Adjective
  • Subsequent research actually backed him up, finding that habitual calculator use before students had internalized basic arithmetic weakened their mental fluency and fact retrieval.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But her kindly and supportive cop boyfriend Nick (Brandon Perea) rightly insists that the duo should perhaps move out of the house when Gemma’s habitual nightmares intensify.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of habitual
Adjective
  • Even if a wild fig turns out to be female, the fruit may be unremarkable.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • So far this year, only three unremarkable tropical storms have formed in the Atlantic basin (Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal).
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of unremarkable
Adjective
  • If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.
    — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Definition of unexceptional
Adjective
  • If suede is more your style, these naturally water-resistant loafers are a classic pick.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Porta platters, Emporio Sirenuse dipping bowls, classic Christofle silver, Guy Degrenne all-purpose wine glasses for wine, water, and spritzes.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of classic

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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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