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
Vinod brought the long view and the uncomfortable predictions.
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Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
There were dire predictions about what would happen if Measure E doesn't pass.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 31 May 2026
All the predictions before the game that a single run might decide looked true.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
This is why recent appeals to Jevons paradox, and how the need for human interaction may mean less job loss than prior predictions by AI leaders such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman are so revealing.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
As always, Gluck and Bianchi answer our most pressing questions and make predictions about the upcoming race.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Our original predictions about the abject lack of viability have been proven regrettably accurate.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
And based on our predictions above, that makes sense.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
There were dire predictions about what would happen if Measure E doesn't pass.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 31 May 2026
All the predictions before the game that a single run might decide looked true.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
This is why recent appeals to Jevons paradox, and how the need for human interaction may mean less job loss than prior predictions by AI leaders such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman are so revealing.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
As always, Gluck and Bianchi answer our most pressing questions and make predictions about the upcoming race.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Our original predictions about the abject lack of viability have been proven regrettably accurate.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
And based on our predictions above, that makes sense.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
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For real-time forecasts based on your location, consider using a space weather app.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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