predictions

plural of prediction

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Recent Examples of predictions Though these predictions exist weeks ahead of events, their impact on preparedness is nebulous. — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026 On one hand, scientists want AI models to make the most accurate predictions possible. — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Climate Central scientist Zachary Labe notes that forecasting the weather is complex and variable, which makes such predictions tricky. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Tracking predictions for the film’s debut have steadily trended downward and settled between $15 million and $19 million. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Here's what to expect from the Bears QBs, the Jets defense and our predictions. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Riot formations that are teleologically designed for making arrests also play with predictions. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The tone was collegial, and Schulman didn’t take issue with any of his co-panelists’ predictions about the future of work. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Rather, physicists seek to identify a few simple concepts, expressed in mathematical relationships, that make reliable predictions in many different situations. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
  • The reforms also require companies to disclose forward-looking statements, forecasts and financial performance indicators covering at least the following year, which should help create more sustainable demand after listing.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes.
    — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some of its inhabitants look for ominous signs and listen to prophecies.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • If only professional old salt Wyck (Stephen Root) would quit with the doomsday prophecies about the fog being a sign of the island waking from malevolent slumber.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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