prediction

noun

pri-ˈdik-shən How to pronounce prediction (audio)
Definition of predictionnext
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 Jeon Do-yeon is the only Asian lead performer appearing consistently in the predictions. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026 Yet prediction markets suggest Ocasio-Cortez could have other plans. — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026 His ties to the industry could make prediction markets an easy target for lawmakers to go after, Joseph Konizeski, a former trial attorney in the CFTC, previously told CNBC. — Ananya Chetia,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026 If that game had been played and San Clemente had lost (that was the prediction here), would the Tritons be in Division 2 for the playoffs? — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prediction
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  1. predicting
  2. forecast
  3. forecasting
  4. prophecy
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
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • The forecast found that average rent in the area is 18% higher than in LA County, and lower-quality units are 22% more expensive compared to LA County.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And with forecasts predicting a wetter winter, last week’s flooding may be a preview of what’s to come.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • Some states have requested on-the-ground assistance from the CDC, including Pennsylvania, which received one person to help with data analysis and outbreak forecasting.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The information could also support drainage planning, insurance risk assessments, and weather forecasting models.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • That his apocalyptic prophecy fizzled didn’t shake Followers’ faith.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The flip may have come as a shock for many, but Red, White & Royal Blue fans saw it as a prophecy coming to life.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prophecy

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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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