predictions

plural of prediction

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Recent Examples of predictions The group’s predictions are nightmarish and agonizing to even contemplate. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The architect of the program’s revitalization will not be goaded into predictions or promises. Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 Defying predictions at superheating limit Past computer models predicted a very different outcome for copper during rapid heating. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 The Premier League is back — and so Premier League predictions are back. The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The National Weather Service in Indiana put Central Indiana under a Flood Watch through Friday morning, but the dynamic weather this week means that could extend through Saturday if predictions remain on course. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026 Rather than simply reacting to your world, this theory suggests that the brain is constantly making predictions. Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 Here’s a look at those games with analysis and predictions for each contest. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Current predictions for August 2026 are closer to 102; far fewer, but still considered active by recent-cycle standards. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
  • Both days' forecasts are also almost identical to Tuesday, including another extreme risk of fire danger.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The development targets are forecasts up to 24 hours out on a roughly 1 kilometer grid, refreshed every 10 minutes, and fed by radar, satellites, ground stations, and even mobile pressure sensors from phones and IoT devices.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Each campaign features unique prophecies, rivalries, characters and challenges.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

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