predictions

plural of prediction

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Recent Examples of predictions The group’s predictions are nightmarish and agonizing to even contemplate. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The architect of the program’s revitalization will not be goaded into predictions or promises. Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 Defying predictions at superheating limit Past computer models predicted a very different outcome for copper during rapid heating. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 The Premier League is back — and so Premier League predictions are back. The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The National Weather Service in Indiana put Central Indiana under a Flood Watch through Friday morning, but the dynamic weather this week means that could extend through Saturday if predictions remain on course. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026 Rather than simply reacting to your world, this theory suggests that the brain is constantly making predictions. Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 Here’s a look at those games with analysis and predictions for each contest. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Current predictions for August 2026 are closer to 102; far fewer, but still considered active by recent-cycle standards. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
  • Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn also beat forecasts, with cloud and networking services accounting for more than half of its revenue for the first time.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • All of the readings were line with the Dow Jones consensus forecasts.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Each campaign features unique prophecies, rivalries, characters and challenges.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

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