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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There will be some minor differences between ProphetX and prediction market competitors.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
What to Know About Farmers' Almanac Farmers’ Almanac has been around since 1818, marking its final edition over 200 years after its inception, and is well-known for its dependable weather prediction.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
The cathedral is projected to receive over 12 million visitors by the end of this year — with some predictions as high as an unprecedented 15 million visitors.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Earlier predictions can't be updated for lack of new data.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
What to Know About Farmers' Almanac Farmers’ Almanac has been around since 1818, marking its final edition over 200 years after its inception, and is well-known for its dependable weather prediction.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
The cathedral is projected to receive over 12 million visitors by the end of this year — with some predictions as high as an unprecedented 15 million visitors.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Earlier predictions can't be updated for lack of new data.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
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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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Yet Tapestry—the parent company of Coach—said Gen Z now accounts for roughly 35% of its new customers, helping the brand beat Wall Street expectations and raise its full-year forecast.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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An arctic front is diving deep into the United States this weekend, sending temperatures plummeting across all 48 contiguous states and bringing snow into the forecast across much of Ohio.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Old Farmers' Almanac — a separate weather forecasting publication — forecasts a mild and dry winter for Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new funding will be used to expand technology already showing results that include improving soil health, supporting varieties of crops and livestock that withstand extreme weather, and implementing weather forecasting systems.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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That hardly seemed to be a prophecy.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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