PREDICTABLE Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

predictable

adjective

Definition of predictable

as in expected

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Recent Examples of predictable In a superficial sense, the world is more graspable and predictable than ever. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 But the pair didn’t play anything from either of their discographies — that would be too predictable. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 If your living room feels too polished, predictable or impersonal, a trip to the thrift store may be more useful than another scroll through a major retailer’s website. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 The resulting backlash is almost predictable, sometimes reversing the decision and sometimes merely prolonging the painful end. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for predictable

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Adjective

An expected lockout could drag into 2027, further limiting the Padres’ opportunities to compete with their expensive veterans.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 23 July 2026
In all, a solid spec sheet that delivers the expected yearly upgrades.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of expected

Adjective

Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

But climate change means that such conditions are no longer confined to specific regions of the globe, and people everywhere are beginning to contend with once-rare events becoming almost routine.

— Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
But then the recovery hit the buffers in Halifax, that hard-won momentum vanishing in a momentary loss of control through a routine maneuver and subsequent crash during the warm-up session.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of routine

Adjective

Because of his previous felonies, though none for violent crimes, Pfister could now be defined as a habitual offender under Michigan law and faces prison.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Individual responses vary according to habitual use, genetics, age, medications and underlying health conditions.

— Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of habitual

Adjective

The actual customer is someone earning a decent, unremarkable salary who has never opened a budgeting app and feels quietly bad about it.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The announcement itself was unremarkable, but many were stunned to learn that the technology was fitted to 2014–2022 models, including cars with current 4G hardware.

— Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 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

For the first official day of the con, SDCC gave us reimaginings of classic tales.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age.

— Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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