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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
In addition to Oklahoma, the agency is predicting that all of Kansas, much of Texas and parts of Colorado and New Mexico will receive above-average chances of wildfires in America's central region.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Each week since the season began in August, four of us — a guest subscriber, six-year-old Wilfred, an algorithm and I — have been predicting the Premier League match scores.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Although temperatures have warmed up in recent days, forecasters are predicting the mercury will plunge again next week.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the skies aren’t predicting loneliness in this particular moment—maybe just a sense of taking on the burden of forging your own way.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
With City of Lee’s Summit officials predicting approximately 40,000 new residents over the next 30 years, Lee’s Summit Medical Center is also preparing for additional growth.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Tennessee has also started being walloped by snow and ice, with forecasters predicting up to six inches of snow expected from the storm, more than a season's worth in about one day.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Forecasters are predicting that North Texas will see an ice accumulation of one-tenth to one-half of an inch, with areas east of Dallas seeing up to three-fourths of an inch of ice.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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
Next, the researchers aim to improve their technique further, with the goal of predicting not only when solar activity will intensify, but also where on the sun’s surface active regions are likely to form.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
In addition to Oklahoma, the agency is predicting that all of Kansas, much of Texas and parts of Colorado and New Mexico will receive above-average chances of wildfires in America's central region.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Each week since the season began in August, four of us — a guest subscriber, six-year-old Wilfred, an algorithm and I — have been predicting the Premier League match scores.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Although temperatures have warmed up in recent days, forecasters are predicting the mercury will plunge again next week.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the skies aren’t predicting loneliness in this particular moment—maybe just a sense of taking on the burden of forging your own way.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
With City of Lee’s Summit officials predicting approximately 40,000 new residents over the next 30 years, Lee’s Summit Medical Center is also preparing for additional growth.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Tennessee has also started being walloped by snow and ice, with forecasters predicting up to six inches of snow expected from the storm, more than a season's worth in about one day.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Forecasters are predicting that North Texas will see an ice accumulation of one-tenth to one-half of an inch, with areas east of Dallas seeing up to three-fourths of an inch of ice.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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Here's what to know about Groundhog Day, including what time Phil will make his prediction in 2026.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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This requires the difficult task of collecting precise, real-world measurements of complex nuclei and comparing the measurements with the models’ predictions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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That reliability meant families across Connecticut were able to go about their daily lives – reading with their kids, cooking meals in their kitchens and staying warm inside – even as severe weather raged outside.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading for the top 10, in descending order.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Jan. 2026
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That makes forecasting and early adjustment even more critical.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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These areas include inventory tracking and inventory demand forecasting.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Before Penelope and Colin's love story played out on season 3, fans were already anticipating the best friends coupling up.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys wrote that the team induced coaches to terminate their agreements with MVSC and join the Sporting umbrella, anticipating that players would follow them.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the company surpassed sales volume forecasts in other areas, and cash costs stayed under control relative to expectations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Million-Follower Detective (February 12) This eight-episode Taiwanese crime thriller follows a mysterious woman who rises to fame and becomes a powerful influencer after accurately foretelling the murders of several social-media influencers.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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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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Meanwhile, Iran has been escalating its rhetoric against the US, warning that any attack would be met with force that could of destabilize the entire Middle East.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fire officials in Colorado shared a word of warning on Monday after a house nearly burned down in Erie over the weekend in cold temperatures.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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