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
Contrary to the predictions of many doctors, Zevon lived another 11 months after his Letterman appearance, long enough to witness the birth of his grandchild and see The Wind get released to rapturous reviews.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Your brain is constantly making predictions.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
With the star ceremony just days away, CharlotteFive has led the coverage from the very start — breaking news, tracking predictions, and explaining what the Guide really means for the city and region.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
These types of predictions, however, could be a sign of an AI bubble, where many startups describe themselves as AI developers, and investors and executives assume that lots of data and vast computing power are all that is needed to find a new drug target.
—Gil Press, Forbes.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Crucially, the scientists mimicked this process by creating an artificial neural network, and by applying a simple algorithm called gradient descent to increase the accuracy of its predictions.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Anyone who predicted this Titans team to win more than four or five games was fooling themselves, and even those predictions are coming off over-optimistic.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
See those picks and plenty more in this 2025-26 predictions file.
—Torrey Hart, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Read Ben Steele's predictions for Marquette women's basketball this season, plus five players to watch.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Your brain is constantly making predictions.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
With the star ceremony just days away, CharlotteFive has led the coverage from the very start — breaking news, tracking predictions, and explaining what the Guide really means for the city and region.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
These types of predictions, however, could be a sign of an AI bubble, where many startups describe themselves as AI developers, and investors and executives assume that lots of data and vast computing power are all that is needed to find a new drug target.
—Gil Press, Forbes.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Crucially, the scientists mimicked this process by creating an artificial neural network, and by applying a simple algorithm called gradient descent to increase the accuracy of its predictions.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Anyone who predicted this Titans team to win more than four or five games was fooling themselves, and even those predictions are coming off over-optimistic.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
See those picks and plenty more in this 2025-26 predictions file.
—Torrey Hart, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Read Ben Steele's predictions for Marquette women's basketball this season, plus five players to watch.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
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The Center assigns them to specific flight routes and schedules where scientists think in-situ data would improve the forecasts as much as possible.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The industrial gas and engineering firm, known for its conservative forecasts, put out a current quarter EPS outlook below estimates.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 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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For all its monsters and prophecies, the series has always been about the people caught between them—those who fight, falter, and keep going.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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