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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
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Of the 180,000 barrels per day of gasoline demand that evaporated from the Chinese market, 70% won’t come back – ever, JPMorgan predicted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Social Security beneficiaries will lose an average of $500 per month in benefits if the program's trust fund is depleted in less than seven years, as predicted, according to a new analysis.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Some of the quietest roads are predicted to be from Salamanca, south of the path of totality, to Zamora and Valladolid within the path, a region (Castile and León) with among the best chances of clear skies.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Analysts at Barclays predicted last week that Honeywell Aerospace would reaffirm that target.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Actor, filmmaker and super fan Spike Lee predicted the team will win the championship in six games during his appearance on CBS Mornings.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
It’s already predicted to make back more than double its almost $10 million budget.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The model layer is commoditizing faster than anyone predicted, so the best model alone will not be the moat.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Some early polls predicted a possible dual Republican matchup, panicking Democrats worried about losing the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and reigniting an effort to reform the primary system.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Of the 180,000 barrels per day of gasoline demand that evaporated from the Chinese market, 70% won’t come back – ever, JPMorgan predicted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Social Security beneficiaries will lose an average of $500 per month in benefits if the program's trust fund is depleted in less than seven years, as predicted, according to a new analysis.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Some of the quietest roads are predicted to be from Salamanca, south of the path of totality, to Zamora and Valladolid within the path, a region (Castile and León) with among the best chances of clear skies.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Analysts at Barclays predicted last week that Honeywell Aerospace would reaffirm that target.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Actor, filmmaker and super fan Spike Lee predicted the team will win the championship in six games during his appearance on CBS Mornings.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
It’s already predicted to make back more than double its almost $10 million budget.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The model layer is commoditizing faster than anyone predicted, so the best model alone will not be the moat.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
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The ‘90s supermodel strutted down the runway at W South Beach for Sports Illustrated’s show, no doubt the most anticipated event of Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr
June 1,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Officers tracked down the Avalanche using license plate-reading cameras and learned it was registered to Camargo Madrigal.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the central bank had forecast one interest rate cut in 2026, a prediction that economists now say is growing less likely given the jump in fuel costs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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High temperatures are forecast in the upper 70s to mid 80s Friday and through the weekend, the weather service says.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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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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
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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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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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