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to tell of or describe beforehand
I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now
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Recent Examples of predicted
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
According to market odds, they are predicted to score over four goals.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The young director tried to quit, then he was almost fired, and everybody predicted disaster.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
For his own part, Mastercard’s Lambert predicted that AI chatbots will eventually sit between a meaningful share of e-commerce transactions.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Rising gas prices are once again predicted to push overall inflation higher, reviving concerns about similar price pressures that dominated much of 2021 and 2022.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
At this summer’s World Cup, the seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium are predicted to generate more than $650 million in direct economic activity.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
OutKick predicted before the Finals that the ratings would be strong.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Ten years ago, experts predicted that radiologists would be replaced.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Two victories away from the franchise's first championship since 1973, Dolan went on WFAN today and predicted a Knicks title.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
According to market odds, they are predicted to score over four goals.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The young director tried to quit, then he was almost fired, and everybody predicted disaster.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
For his own part, Mastercard’s Lambert predicted that AI chatbots will eventually sit between a meaningful share of e-commerce transactions.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Rising gas prices are once again predicted to push overall inflation higher, reviving concerns about similar price pressures that dominated much of 2021 and 2022.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
At this summer’s World Cup, the seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium are predicted to generate more than $650 million in direct economic activity.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
OutKick predicted before the Finals that the ratings would be strong.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Ten years ago, experts predicted that radiologists would be replaced.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
Adjective
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Collins stepped out in the brand’s dainty flats during a break on set while filming the highly anticipated final season of the Netflix show.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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That anticipated demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings and local travelers are outpacing international visitors, according to an early May 2026 report prepared by the group, which surveyed 205 members covering 11 host cities.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Officers tracked down the Avalanche using license plate-reading cameras and learned it was registered to Camargo Madrigal.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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His approval rating in May dropped to its lowest level since the start of his second term and dragged down the party’s chances ahead of November’s midterm elections, where Republicans are forecast to lose their House majority while the Senate race looks neck-and-neck.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Strategies the companies are using Verizon Wireless starts its hurricane response plans about a week before one is forecasted in an area, according to Srini Kalapala, Verizon's senior vice president of wireless engineering and operations.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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To help steer you clear of any paint color problems (whether foreseen or unforeseen), designers share the top paint color pitfalls.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the Bible the Antichrist is a figure prophesied to oppose Jesus Christ and substitute himself as a false savior before the Second Coming.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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In his autobiography, Wright discusses how his mother prophesied his future as an architect, decorating his nursery with buildings to encourage this development.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
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The decision also foretold a cultural and political shift, which then executive editor Lacey Donohue — now a senior vp at Hulu — recognized immediately.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every year there’s at least one rising artist who gets a substantially bigger bonanza of nominations than anyone had prognosticated, and this year that artist is Leon Thomas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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