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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
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Her nails, designed by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, followed predicted fall trends with a milky pink base and a short cut.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, lawmakers and government watchdogs predicted that public disclosure would shame lawmakers out of actively buying and selling stock.
—Leah Askarinam, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And day one did not turn into the Freak-out of the Gen Alphas that elders might have predicted.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Scientists have also predicted that such events could become more common due to factors such as global warming, the arrival of invasive marine species, habitat loss of predators, and over-fishing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The group predicted that there would be more than 313,000 cases in 2025.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
While these two hurricanes are forming in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center predicted an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
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However, the Ulrich plan largely predicted it right, envisioning a district that would absorb all of California’s northern state line with Oregon, stretching to Nevada.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Her nails, designed by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, followed predicted fall trends with a milky pink base and a short cut.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, lawmakers and government watchdogs predicted that public disclosure would shame lawmakers out of actively buying and selling stock.
—Leah Askarinam, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And day one did not turn into the Freak-out of the Gen Alphas that elders might have predicted.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Scientists have also predicted that such events could become more common due to factors such as global warming, the arrival of invasive marine species, habitat loss of predators, and over-fishing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The group predicted that there would be more than 313,000 cases in 2025.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
While these two hurricanes are forming in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center predicted an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
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The court received a total of 28 victim impact statements, of which seven were read publicly at last month's hearings.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for all the sexiest styles from the 2025 VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The expected utility—that is, the insights and advantages a buyer hopes to extract—largely dictates the price ceiling.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Investors are now looking forward to the US nonfarm payrolls data due Friday to determine the size of an expected Fed rate cut later this month.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As of Friday, Hurricane Kiko remains a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City’s low is forecast near 47 degrees and has a slight chance to reach the record low for this time of year — 43 degrees, the weather service said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Philosophers once prophesied that evolution would lead to minds far greater — and stranger — than our own.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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