PREDICTED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in anticipated

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verb

past tense of predict

as in read

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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One florist had predicted there would be up to a million flowers at the ceremony. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 The summer sales slump that was predicted by data from January. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The three-paragraph note compared Lyons to a Nazi and predicted that Lyons would be tormented by his own conscience. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 6 July 2026 The interceptor is launched toward that predicted intercept point rather than directly at the missile’s current location. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 Gartner has predicted that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 over escalating costs, unclear value or weak risk controls. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 That flash was caused by gravitational microlensing, a phenomenon predicted by Albert Einstein. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 The Braves’ star center fielder accurately predicted the score of England’s 3-2 win over Mexico in the round of 16 on Sunday. — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026 The 2023 to 2024 event was not as intense as this one is predicted to be, and stronger El Niño events are more likely to influence weather patterns on multiple continents. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted

Adjective

With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Coastal beaches, riverbanks, hilltop miradors and elevated parks with unobstructed west-northwest horizons will become prime real estate for one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of anticipated

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Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of read

Adjective

When the expected change fails to occur, the position deserves to be reviewed.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of expected

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The war’s upward pressure on prices reversed expectations that the Federal Reserve might opt to cut rates this year, with many analysts now forecasting the Fed to raise them instead.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026
For starters, the company, a holding my Hidden Yields service, boasts a booming construction-equipment segment, with management forecasting a 20% sales gain, plus 10% to 12% operating-margin expansion for this business, in 2026.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of forecast

Adjective

When really, this was the foreseeable and foreseen outcome of putting an AI in place of the human being who is already not there to do a good job.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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

Definition of foreseen

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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
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

Definition of prophesied

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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
The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.

— Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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