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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
Cherny predicts that many other companies and coders will have Claude write all of their code by the end of this year, too.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- POLITICS STALEMATE STAKES — GOP senator predicts Democrats will cave on shutdown when flights get canceled.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The home buying site predicts slow but steady home value growth throughout the year, tacked with falling mortgage rates.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Feb. 2026
Still, Omdia predicts the microdrama market outside of China will be $3B in 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Now, computer vision systems detect errors and software predicts equipment failures, pausing production and scheduling just-in-time maintenance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
While most of the snow piled up since the end of January melted or was washed away by the rain the past few warmer days, NWS predicts temperatures will once again drop, causing the rain to turn to snow.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
The seasonal outlook also predicts a 33% to 40% chance of above-average precipitation for the majority of the state during the spring months.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- POLITICS STALEMATE STAKES — GOP senator predicts Democrats will cave on shutdown when flights get canceled.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The home buying site predicts slow but steady home value growth throughout the year, tacked with falling mortgage rates.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Feb. 2026
Still, Omdia predicts the microdrama market outside of China will be $3B in 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Now, computer vision systems detect errors and software predicts equipment failures, pausing production and scheduling just-in-time maintenance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
While most of the snow piled up since the end of January melted or was washed away by the rain the past few warmer days, NWS predicts temperatures will once again drop, causing the rain to turn to snow.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
The seasonal outlook also predicts a 33% to 40% chance of above-average precipitation for the majority of the state during the spring months.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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From the outside, the entry is lined with greenery and reads more like a private residence than a traditional boutique hotel, lending the space a softer, house-like aesthetic from the start.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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His daughter reads until her early bedtime.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Counsell anticipates Conforto getting into a Cactus League game Saturday or Sunday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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For the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, the city anticipates the total cost for protective services will be approximately $9 million.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The huts are owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, which warns that the journey from the trailhead to the cabins takes several hours and passes through dangerous avalanche terrain.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An alert from the US Embassy in Cuba warns US travelers of the fuel shortages and advises them to be prepared for prolonged power outages.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 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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The government announces June 3 as election day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson announces he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 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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The company is facing similar litigation in Nevada — and while the injunction is only temporary, and focuses on sports betting, the legal action presages the broader efforts by states to protect the lucrative revenue gambling brings in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rescuers faced very difficult conditions, including avalanche danger themselves, according to Brandon Schwartz, director of the Sierra Avalanche Center, which forecasts avalanche conditions in the area around Lake Tahoe.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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For example, Dominion Energy forecasts that demand will rise by 79% in Northern Virginia.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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