as in predicting
a declaration that something will happen in the future
we were all amazed when the fortune-teller's predictions turned out to be true
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Recent Examples of prediction
Critics have said prediction markets and regulators need to do more to prevent instances of insider trading.
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James Pollard, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Why do people have an issue with prediction markets?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The solar superstorm also demonstrated the negative impact that such space weather can have on space technology, a risk that drives the desire of researchers to develop better space weather prediction.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Webb sharpens asteroid orbit The improved prediction does not mean the asteroid’s path has changed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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James Pollard, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Why do people have an issue with prediction markets?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The solar superstorm also demonstrated the negative impact that such space weather can have on space technology, a risk that drives the desire of researchers to develop better space weather prediction.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Webb sharpens asteroid orbit The improved prediction does not mean the asteroid’s path has changed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prediction
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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
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In North Texas, showers are in the forecast for much of the day and overnight.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Costco Wholesale reported solid quarterly results on Thursday, slightly beating analyst forecasts on the key lines.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The general setup for the strong storms is a clash between warm air streaming north from the Gulf Coast and cooler Canadian air behind cold fronts, according to meteorologists with the private forecasting service AccuWeather.—
Kathy McCormack,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Douglas Hilderbrand, the executive director of the American Weather Enterprise Association, a new trade group focused on forecasting and communicating weather information, has been working with Sorensen on the bill.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Daddy and my grandpa argued constantly about which prophecies had been fulfilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The prophecy of sorts seems to suggest the Frasers will violate their own plan to steer clear of the war, but can it be trusted?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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