as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
those annual predictings by self-styled psychics that grace the front pages of the tabloids
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as in reading
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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as in forecasting
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Recent Examples of predicting
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
Noun
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The inflation predictions follow actual inflation closely, but the blue line (predicted inflation) is known three months before the red line (actual inflation) is determined, which may serve as a useful warning of major inflation shifts.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This prediction almost proved disastrously far from the truth.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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These could include forecasting wind speeds for renewable energy installations or predicting rainfall for agricultural interests.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Auburn and Houston continue the marathon, and Vegas is forecasting both Michigan-Texas A&M and BYU-Wisconsin as one-score games.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But hope springs eternal, and the quarterback’s preseason performance against the Bills (completing 6-of-10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown) has spurred some sunny forecasts in the Windy City.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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From budget-conscious shoppers to alternative payments due to economic uncertainties, Paradis sat down with Fairchild Studio to share Sezzle’s 2025 holiday retail forecast.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To pull, to call back your citizenry identity, a patchwork, a prophecy.—
Anne Waldman
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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This story, which took a decade to bring to the small screen, begins with a prophecy.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Predicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicting. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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