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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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Recent Examples of predicted
Verb
Before Chinese refining capacity picks up again, the government will want assurances that crude is flowing through the strait unimpeded, Kaneva predicted. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The figures represented a setback after Central Bank President Luis Pérez predicted in May that monthly inflation would remain in single digits for the rest of the year. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 One producer predicted that Doctor Who could be rested for up to five years, and that the break would be good for the series. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 July 2026 An inverse dynamics model then converts those predictions into executable robot actions, while real-world observations continuously replace predicted states to keep the control loop grounded in reality. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 These tides are predicted to be lower than those in June, and the Weather Service estimates that areas not impacted in June can expect to be unaffected over the next week as well. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026 A little over a year ago around this time, more than half the economists responding to the CNBC Fed Survey predicted a recession within the next year. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 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 summer sales slump that was predicted by data from January. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
  1. anticipated
  2. read
  3. expected
  4. forecast
  5. foreseen
  6. prophesied
  7. foretold
  8. prognosticated
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
Verb
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • The cartridge casings found inside Robinson’s home had been fired by the rifle found near campus, according to a US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report read in court.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 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
Verb
  • The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory through Tuesday, followed by an extreme heat watch through July 16, as temperatures are forecast to remain several degrees above normal across Central and Southern California.
    — Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Throughout the coming months, El Niño is forecast to bring droughts, heat waves and other extreme weather to every continent on Earth.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 8 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of foretold
Verb
  • 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
Definition of prognosticated

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