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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
Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
If the bill were to pass, Mammano predicted the character of single-family neighborhoods would be forever changed, transformed into locales full of tiny duplexes, townhomes and vacation rentals.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Heart health risk factors won't hit all demographic groups of women equally, the report predicted.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While a positive step toward addressing the retirement gap, not every worker will take advantage of it, Ghilarducci predicted.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The latest blow to Novo comes less than a month after the company predicted sales and profits would decline between 5% and 13% in 2026 , an outlook far worse than the market had expected, leading to shares taking another dive.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The unpredictable sounds like the kind of move that hasn’t been predicted for weeks now.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
If extreme weather is predicted, place three or four sturdy stakes around the shrub and wrap around them and across the top with large pieces of burlap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
As his side prepared to host Frank Lampard’s Everton, then mired in a relegation fight, Conte predicted that Spurs could soon find themselves in a similar situation.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
If the bill were to pass, Mammano predicted the character of single-family neighborhoods would be forever changed, transformed into locales full of tiny duplexes, townhomes and vacation rentals.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Heart health risk factors won't hit all demographic groups of women equally, the report predicted.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While a positive step toward addressing the retirement gap, not every worker will take advantage of it, Ghilarducci predicted.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The latest blow to Novo comes less than a month after the company predicted sales and profits would decline between 5% and 13% in 2026 , an outlook far worse than the market had expected, leading to shares taking another dive.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The unpredictable sounds like the kind of move that hasn’t been predicted for weeks now.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
If extreme weather is predicted, place three or four sturdy stakes around the shrub and wrap around them and across the top with large pieces of burlap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
Adjective
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Given this lack of clarity and the anticipated legal battles, any potential refunds are expected to take a significant amount of time to actually reach the broader economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The much anticipated showdown between powerhouses Etiwanda and Sierra Canyon will happen on Tuesday night at Etiwanda in the Southern Section Open Division semifinals.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For more on Love Story, read all our coverage here, and stay tuned for more interviews with the EPs and creator following each week's episode.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alone, or reading his work aloud, because the emotions are so not necessarily strong, but very clear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The offer values Enhabit at about 10 times its expected 2026 earnings, according to Oppenheimer analyst Michael Wiederhorn - a discount to peers Pennant Group, Addus HomeCare and Chemed, which trade at an average of about 13 times their earnings.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said in a statement Sunday on X that about 320 patients and escorts have exited and around 320 Palestinians have entered — half the expected figure.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brazil's meteorology institute, Inmet, said on Thursday morning that more rain with strong winds was forecast, and pointed to a risk of power outages, falling tree branches, flooding and lightning strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Brazil’s meteorology institute, Inmet, said on Thursday morning that more rain with strong winds was forecast, and pointed to a risk of power outages, falling tree branches, flooding and lightning strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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People were told that artificial intelligence was the final asteroid in the extinction event prophesied by Trevor Horn, and further told that generative models and algorithmic composition would democratize creation until value ceased to exist.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Leading up to the release of the financial results, other figures foretold the company’s weak performance.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yang foretold his exit, coincidentally or not, in April.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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 1 Mar. 2026.
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