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
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.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Grey gets into his experience at Broadway Video, as well as the legacy of his late father — Brillstein-Grey co-founder, and Paramount chairman/CEO Brad Grey — with the pair also discussing their predictions for the future of digital networks, and more.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
What are the gold price predictions for 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Davos 2026 was not about predictions anymore.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Below are the final BAFTA nominations predictions across all categories, in addition to the WGA Awards.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
The findings challenge predictions that AI is poised to automate large swaths of human labor anytime soon, even as newer models show incremental improvement and the economics of cheaper, semi-autonomous AI work continue to put pressure on remote and contract workers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Grey gets into his experience at Broadway Video, as well as the legacy of his late father — Brillstein-Grey co-founder, and Paramount chairman/CEO Brad Grey — with the pair also discussing their predictions for the future of digital networks, and more.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
What are the gold price predictions for 2026?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Davos 2026 was not about predictions anymore.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Below are the final BAFTA nominations predictions across all categories, in addition to the WGA Awards.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
The findings challenge predictions that AI is poised to automate large swaths of human labor anytime soon, even as newer models show incremental improvement and the economics of cheaper, semi-autonomous AI work continue to put pressure on remote and contract workers.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 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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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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Fantasy, at its grandest, is about wars, dynasties, prophecies, and the long shadow of history, action, and consequences.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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