as in predicted
to tell of or describe beforehand
using current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like
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Recent Examples of prognosticated
Every year there’s at least one rising artist who gets a substantially bigger bonanza of nominations than anyone had prognosticated, and this year that artist is Leon Thomas.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticated
predicted
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While screenshots of theaters with unsold seats have been circulating on social media, tracking service NRG has predicted a launch in the $5 million range — which would be enormously successful for a documentary.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scientists predicted its arrival in mid-January, and in anticipation of the storm, more than 20 state governors issued emergency declarations.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Prognosticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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