as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
because there are always unforeseen breakthroughs in every field, in the past most prognosticatings have fallen short
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as in reading
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 prognosticating
Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes just downgraded Target from hold to sell, prognosticating another 10-15% share drop.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticating
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Yet the surge in profits still fell below analysts’ lofty predictions of $433 million, helping to send shares lower.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Many of these predictions have already manifested.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The findings indicate that the brand of vehicle is one of the most important factors in predicting how well a PHEV battery will hold up over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Intense snowfall has begun as 13 states face storm warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS), predicting severe wind, ice, and up to 15 inches of snow.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Old Farmers' Almanac — a separate weather forecasting publication — forecasts a mild and dry winter for Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new funding will be used to expand technology already showing results that include improving soil health, supporting varieties of crops and livestock that withstand extreme weather, and implementing weather forecasting systems.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet Tapestry—the parent company of Coach—said Gen Z now accounts for roughly 35% of its new customers, helping the brand beat Wall Street expectations and raise its full-year forecast.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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An arctic front is diving deep into the United States this weekend, sending temperatures plummeting across all 48 contiguous states and bringing snow into the forecast across much of Ohio.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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That hardly seemed to be a prophecy.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Prognosticating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticating. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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