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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of predicted
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Just like not so long ago no one would have predicted a Kansan would play in the World Cup.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Khosla predicted that structural tax reform will arrive before 2040 and could become a defining issue in the next presidential campaign cycle.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
In both 2023 and 2024, Laguarta predicted Frito-Lay’s volumes would rebound.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio's 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Just like not so long ago no one would have predicted a Kansan would play in the World Cup.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Khosla predicted that structural tax reform will arrive before 2040 and could become a defining issue in the next presidential campaign cycle.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
In both 2023 and 2024, Laguarta predicted Frito-Lay’s volumes would rebound.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio's 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
Adjective
-
That this weekend’s rivalry was an anticipated matchup at all is an encouraging sign.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Experts say the anticipated shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to feed Cuba’s daily demand for nine or 10 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
-
View Offers Or register for a free account to read just this article.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
As rising gas prices cause more pain at the pump, thousands of East Bay commuters who ride AC Transit may face significant reductions next year after the Board of Directors approved developing contingency plans to address an expected $50 million deficit in 2027.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
This was an expected development after Buddie announced in February that the two sides were working on an extension.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The analysts downgraded earnings expectations for the sector's first-quarter reporting season, beginning later this month and now forecast growth of 3%, down from 6%.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun forecasted a fabulous future for the city thanks largely to Amazon.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Their four-volume distillation of all aspects of the Pittsburgh economy foretold the decline the region would face due to the shifting economic geography of the steel industry and Pittsburgh’s extreme lack of industrial diversification – things local leaders commonly saw as strengths.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
