as in forecasts
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 predictions
Musk’s trimming of his previous space travel predictions came after SpaceX acquired XAI last week, in a move that will merge two of his most ambitious companies into the most valuable private firm in the world.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Here are our picks and predictions for the men’s hockey tournament, with expert analysis and critique from senior writers Sean Gentille, Mark Lazerus and James Mirtle, analytics know-it-all Shayna Goldman and goaltending expert Jesse Granger.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the quantity of data the algorithm needs to make accurate predictions isn’t available from human brains — at least, not yet.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
This is all to provide some context around any confident predictions that current rotational trends can proceed harmlessly from here.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
However, our research suggests that at least some of the popular predictions about the globalized economy might be coming true.
—Josh Ederington, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Set up a quick bingo game by printing score sheets with game, commercial, and halftime predictions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are our predictions for who will win the Big Four categories — album, song and record of the year as well as best new artist — at the 2026 Grammys.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
What are the gold price predictions for 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Here are our picks and predictions for the men’s hockey tournament, with expert analysis and critique from senior writers Sean Gentille, Mark Lazerus and James Mirtle, analytics know-it-all Shayna Goldman and goaltending expert Jesse Granger.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the quantity of data the algorithm needs to make accurate predictions isn’t available from human brains — at least, not yet.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
This is all to provide some context around any confident predictions that current rotational trends can proceed harmlessly from here.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
However, our research suggests that at least some of the popular predictions about the globalized economy might be coming true.
—Josh Ederington, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Set up a quick bingo game by printing score sheets with game, commercial, and halftime predictions.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are our predictions for who will win the Big Four categories — album, song and record of the year as well as best new artist — at the 2026 Grammys.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
What are the gold price predictions for 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
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John LaConte, Vail Daily Colorado’s historically low snowpack is affecting Vail’s economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.—
The Vail Daily,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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National Weatherperson’s Day is a time to recognize the scientists behind the best weather, water and climate forecasts possible and the most advanced weather warning systems in human history.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Force gods, prophecies and witches are all in his wheelhouse, which could give some indication of what Kinberg is working with.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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