predictions

plural of prediction

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Recent Examples of predictions Unlike conventional speculative decoding, which checks generated tokens against a target model, VFlash can accept structurally valid visual predictions without requiring token-by-token agreement. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 Using those predictions to decide which ideas deserve a test is worse. — Kate O'Keeffe, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Here are five things to watch in the Week 9 matchup, plus the Tribune’s predictions. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Marshall coasted to Washington with a more than 11-percentage-point margin of victory in 2020, despite some predictions for a more competitive race. — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Figma shares tumbled 7% in extended trading after the company reported third-quarter results and guidance that surpassed Wall Street's predictions. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 As Election Day kicks into high gear, traders are heading to popular platforms to put their predictions—and money—on the line in key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races across the United States. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026 Serene predictions are a mug’s game, foolish in the extreme, whether they are based on polls or magical thinking. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026 These predictions are specific to each city, so your exact viewing times will depend on your viewing location. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
  • The chipmaker reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts, with revenues at the data center business nearly doubling over the period.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The brothers began studying the weather more precisely, noticing patterns in forecasts and how the weather actually plays out around us.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Their bodies were found buried in rural Idaho on the property of Vallow Daybell’s new husband, Chad Daybell, an author of several religious novels about prophecies and the end of the world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Once McBride is out of sight, Gillis kidnaps the oracle in hopes of taking advantage of his weather prophecies.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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