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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
If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And research firm Gartner published a report this week that predicts 50% of companies that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire workers to perform similar tasks, but under different titles, by 2027.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The longest study on happiness to date also found that the strength of one’s social connections most heavily predicts someone’s happiness at the end of life.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
However, some analysts believe the stock could be overvalued at current levels, as the consensus LSEG price target predicts about 2% potential downside ahead.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Richard Sussman, a Fort Lauderdale resident, predicts the city will regret its decision.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2026
People would have better luck monitoring NOAA's seasonal temperature outlook, which predicts southern states could see above-normal temperatures in March, April, and May 2026, especially in parts of Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
In western North Carolina, particularly across the mountains just past the North Georgia border, the Weather Service predicts up to 8 inches of snow.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
In other words, these analysts are about as likely to make a correct pick as a corgi on TikTok that predicts sporting-event results by hitting a beach ball into a basket.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And research firm Gartner published a report this week that predicts 50% of companies that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire workers to perform similar tasks, but under different titles, by 2027.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The longest study on happiness to date also found that the strength of one’s social connections most heavily predicts someone’s happiness at the end of life.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
However, some analysts believe the stock could be overvalued at current levels, as the consensus LSEG price target predicts about 2% potential downside ahead.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Richard Sussman, a Fort Lauderdale resident, predicts the city will regret its decision.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2026
People would have better luck monitoring NOAA's seasonal temperature outlook, which predicts southern states could see above-normal temperatures in March, April, and May 2026, especially in parts of Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
In western North Carolina, particularly across the mountains just past the North Georgia border, the Weather Service predicts up to 8 inches of snow.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
In other words, these analysts are about as likely to make a correct pick as a corgi on TikTok that predicts sporting-event results by hitting a beach ball into a basket.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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Each year’s report reads like a sequel to the last, with familiar characters and unresolved plotlines.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Other must reads For centuries, Malinche was vilified in Mexico as the ultimate traitor.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company anticipates funding the Silicon Labs deal with cash on hand, and debt financing yet to be arranged.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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While Duque wants thrifters to understand that price doesn't equal value, Rodriguez warns shoppers not to be distracted by appearance.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ackerly warns that centralized control has a long and troubling history.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 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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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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American Express announces the new platinum business card.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 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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The tension between those companies and the state, which previously issued cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets, potentially presages a state-by-state conflict that plays out across the country.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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At this writing, National Research Group forecasts an opening in the $5 million range, among the highest for any doc over the last 10 years.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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The railroad forecasts operating margin expansion of 200 to 300 basis points.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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