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to tell of or describe beforehand
I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now
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Recent Examples of predicts
Llewellyn predicts that the digitization of information will continue to proliferate as more AI companies enter the market.
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Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The system, called FutureVision, is built on a model architecture that predicts how the physical world will change and then converts those predictions into robot actions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
For 2026, the National Park Service predicts peak blooms to occur between March 29 and April 1, with the best viewing a few days before and after.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Gartner predicts that by 2028 conversational assistants will resolve 70% of customer-service journeys, handling tasks such as triage, routing and issue resolution.
—Michelle Taite, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Pandey predicts that 2026 will outperform 2025 – and that theatrical footfalls may finally return to pre-pandemic levels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The Weather Service predicts that most of Oklahoma will see rain continue through the morning of Saturday, March 7, and then give way to cooler temps.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
The weather service also predicts an above-normal chance for precipitation over the next few days and for the month, though that will be primarily rain until at least early next week.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The system, called FutureVision, is built on a model architecture that predicts how the physical world will change and then converts those predictions into robot actions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
For 2026, the National Park Service predicts peak blooms to occur between March 29 and April 1, with the best viewing a few days before and after.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Gartner predicts that by 2028 conversational assistants will resolve 70% of customer-service journeys, handling tasks such as triage, routing and issue resolution.
—Michelle Taite, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Pandey predicts that 2026 will outperform 2025 – and that theatrical footfalls may finally return to pre-pandemic levels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The Weather Service predicts that most of Oklahoma will see rain continue through the morning of Saturday, March 7, and then give way to cooler temps.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
The weather service also predicts an above-normal chance for precipitation over the next few days and for the month, though that will be primarily rain until at least early next week.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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His résumé already reads like a transatlantic blur.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Eisenhower was not noted for his eloquence, his Order of the Day to the troops reads like something out of Shakespeare.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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West Brom’s offer did not reach the Loons’ valuation, but United anticipates other offers.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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If the referendum passes, Kim anticipates a two-year construction project beginning in late 2026 or early 2027.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, Summers warns that there is no reason to expect the Cuban population to possess the cultural norms and attitudes to make a smooth transition to a more open, free-market economy.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The latest incidents come after three separate vessels sustained damage in Gulf waters on Wednesday and as Iran warns oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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From the Russian perspective, all of this lines up with Europe’s history and foretells its destiny.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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The evidence foretells what’s in store for the future.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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But waiting for an ideal rate may not be the best approach now, especially before the Fed formally announces yet another interest rate hold.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The trip takes a dramatic turn when the founder of Rockin’ Grandma’s announces plans to step down.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Polls show voters favor Democrats by a wide margin and Trump’s approval is hovering around 40%, an abysmal level that usually presages major losses for the sitting president’s party.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fatigue that presages a heart attack doesn’t subside with rest and is disruptive to daily activities.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, forecasts that the meter is now running at roughly $800 million a day.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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