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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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 predicting
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Twenty years ago, during my first year as a geoscience undergraduate, a lecturer told me that predicting when and where the next major eruption would take place was a pipe dream — the implication being that volcanoes are far too idiosyncratic and mercurial to have much in common with one another.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Good thing the National Weather Service is predicting another hot, sunny weekend.
—Rose Evans
updated May 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Kripke has been praised for seemingly predicting the future, with the show lining up with real life events — including the latest season arriving as ICE raids hit America, with Homelander ordering similar raids.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Analysts have flagged difficulties in predicting prescriptions and sales of these weight loss drugs, as GLP-1s have come to be uniquely important in the direct-to-consumer channel, which until now, pharmaceuticals hadn't had much exposure to.
—Elsa Ohlen,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Herasight goes further by also predicting height, BMI, longevity and even IQ.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 May 2026
And so predicting both demand and supply in a market that's this dynamic is very difficult.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok applied it to the AI age, predicting that AI adoption will beget more jobs, not fewer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Noun
With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
This knowledge is critical for monitoring and predicting how our ocean-climate system is shifting, affecting both people and ecosystems in our changing world.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Twenty years ago, during my first year as a geoscience undergraduate, a lecturer told me that predicting when and where the next major eruption would take place was a pipe dream — the implication being that volcanoes are far too idiosyncratic and mercurial to have much in common with one another.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Good thing the National Weather Service is predicting another hot, sunny weekend.
—Rose Evans
updated May 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Kripke has been praised for seemingly predicting the future, with the show lining up with real life events — including the latest season arriving as ICE raids hit America, with Homelander ordering similar raids.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Analysts have flagged difficulties in predicting prescriptions and sales of these weight loss drugs, as GLP-1s have come to be uniquely important in the direct-to-consumer channel, which until now, pharmaceuticals hadn't had much exposure to.
—Elsa Ohlen,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Herasight goes further by also predicting height, BMI, longevity and even IQ.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 May 2026
And so predicting both demand and supply in a market that's this dynamic is very difficult.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok applied it to the AI age, predicting that AI adoption will beget more jobs, not fewer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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To be sure, some firms will likely boost their predictions as more earning roll in.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Karr pushed back against the more maximalist predictions made in the first few hours of the assault, claiming that JNIM could take over the country.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The simultaneous intimacy and distance of reading allowed personal reflection to become her new habit.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The University of Michigan on Friday reported another record low consumer sentiment reading.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Either way, this eruption forecasting concept finds favor with several volcanologists.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Compelling evidence shows decentralized systems of market-like bidding generate more accurate predictions than traditional forecasting techniques of surveys or focus groups.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Ever since Prince Harry and King Charles reunited for the first time in years in September 2025, people have been eagerly anticipating their next meeting.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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That distinction reflects Toquero’s broader ethos, which centers on anticipating what’s next and creating spaces with a strong sense of soul.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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But the company’s forecast for the second quarter fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents on $543 million in revenue, according to analyst consensus data provided by LSEG.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The Guardian similarly noted more than a dozen $100,000 bets on prediction markets foretelling the February air strikes on Iran, while The New York Times last month reported 150 bets of $1,000 or more predicting the start of the war.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The stories foretelling McGonigle’s talents are numerous.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The new rule of thumb when prognosticating about the NBA trade deadline is to never say never — Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker now — but the Nuggets are just too good to mess around with their playoff rotation over a tax bill.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes just downgraded Target from hold to sell, prognosticating another 10-15% share drop.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, the tire warning light on the dash remains lit all the time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, more than 100 Labour lawmakers also signed a letter warning against a party leadership contest, according to PA, which has seen the letter.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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