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
Previous predictions had underestimated present population, net migration, and birthrate decline.
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semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s as specific as Caton and Brusso will get with predictions.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
High-end predictions have a 1 in 10 inches of happening.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay up to date on the latest Maryland forecast predictions and updates with CBS News Baltimore.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Luck be a lady with Chinese sodiac predictions.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the Houzz annual predictions report, flat-panel cabinets are making a comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The thinking here is that, even if your predictions end up going to zero, the loss won’t be enough to derail your financial plans.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
At first blush, the predictions in Clash seem to have panned out.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s as specific as Caton and Brusso will get with predictions.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
High-end predictions have a 1 in 10 inches of happening.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay up to date on the latest Maryland forecast predictions and updates with CBS News Baltimore.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Luck be a lady with Chinese sodiac predictions.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the Houzz annual predictions report, flat-panel cabinets are making a comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The thinking here is that, even if your predictions end up going to zero, the loss won’t be enough to derail your financial plans.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
At first blush, the predictions in Clash seem to have panned out.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
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More than 970 suppliers from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and India, who were surveyed repeatedly, cited the importance of reliable forecasts and long-term visibility for capacity planning, efficiency, and innovation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s in line with the forecasts of analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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