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
Christina Cheddar Berk,fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Many pundits were predicting a big Best Motion Picture Drama win for Sinners, and that might have been very popular for the audience at home, which actually has heard of and maybe even seen that hit film.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump also responded to a separate social media post predicting that his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will be president of Cuba.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
An over-under wager involves predicting the total number of points scored in a particular game or contest.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
But The Athletic’s NFL staff still welcomed the daunting task of predicting how the most unpredictable NFL playoffs in recent memory will unfold when the postseason kicks off Saturday.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost all panelists are predicting that home prices will be higher a year from now.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes not only predicting market trends but also predicting policy.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Previous seasons don't help much on predicting the upcoming season's length.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 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
Dexcom — Shares of the glucose monitor manufacturer rose more than 5% after preannouncing fourth-quarter results and offering a forecast for 2026, predicting revenue growth of between 11% and 13%.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Many pundits were predicting a big Best Motion Picture Drama win for Sinners, and that might have been very popular for the audience at home, which actually has heard of and maybe even seen that hit film.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump also responded to a separate social media post predicting that his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will be president of Cuba.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
An over-under wager involves predicting the total number of points scored in a particular game or contest.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
But The Athletic’s NFL staff still welcomed the daunting task of predicting how the most unpredictable NFL playoffs in recent memory will unfold when the postseason kicks off Saturday.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost all panelists are predicting that home prices will be higher a year from now.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes not only predicting market trends but also predicting policy.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Previous seasons don't help much on predicting the upcoming season's length.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adding weight to Meloni’s prediction of upcoming turbulence is the fact that 43 members of Congress have already announced plans to leave.—
Juan Williams,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cocchiaro recommends putting finished books on a a bookshelf elsewhere in your home or donating them once you're done reading them.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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The walk around this area always clears my mind, and reading or journaling in this area has become one of my favorite pastimes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service is predicting four to eight additional inches at many resorts between Wednesday evening and Friday morning, although founding meteorologist Joel Gratz acknowledged that the weather models for this system have been a bit confounding.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Prices will also stay at today’s lofty levels, said Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast’s vice president of global vehicle forecasting.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, some legal experts and investors are anticipating a partial or full refutation of the president’s IEEPA tariffs, as the justices showed skepticism during arguments about the president’s authority to levy such taxes without Congressional approval.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her 17-year-old child was anticipating her graduation from Lafayette High School in August.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is no significant chance of rain in the forecast at the moment, but a small chance for a few showers south of I-20 on Tuesday.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boston will likely see a couple days with temperatures well above freezing in the coming week and may get a coastal storm heading into the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Apparently, the little man was an oracle, foretelling deaths with certainty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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The opening night in Brazil provided the ominous but apparently foretelling moment, when one star player left his passing lane on a game-deciding third down.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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There is warning for heavy snowfall between Fairmount and 158th Street / US-24 East in Basehor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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While the weekend will see warmer afternoon temperatures, wind gusts will continue to sweep through the usual Santa Ana Wind Corridor, bringing a high wind warning to the area.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Predicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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