as in forecaster
one who predicts future events or developments
one of the best prognosticators in the weather business
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Recent Examples of prognosticator
Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog prognosticator.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
While Woody's handlers claimed a 65% record in predicting spring conditions as of 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration didn't have as high of an opinion of Woody among its rankings of animal prognosticators.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a ton of gasp-inducing moments—shocking inclusions, diabolical omissions, and plenty of tea leaves to read for awards season prognosticators.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Irish actor may have suffered from category confusion as Oscar prognosticators debated all season whether his role was leading or supporting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Good luck to the prognosticators who have to predict these games.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
The high-flying sequel to 2024's box office sensation earned five nominations in total — far fewer than many awards prognosticators had anticipated — but with both Erivo and her costar, Ariana Grande, in contention in acting categories.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
As a prognosticator for Oscars glory, the AARP Awards are hit and miss.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
While Woody's handlers claimed a 65% record in predicting spring conditions as of 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration didn't have as high of an opinion of Woody among its rankings of animal prognosticators.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a ton of gasp-inducing moments—shocking inclusions, diabolical omissions, and plenty of tea leaves to read for awards season prognosticators.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Irish actor may have suffered from category confusion as Oscar prognosticators debated all season whether his role was leading or supporting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Good luck to the prognosticators who have to predict these games.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
The high-flying sequel to 2024's box office sensation earned five nominations in total — far fewer than many awards prognosticators had anticipated — but with both Erivo and her costar, Ariana Grande, in contention in acting categories.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
As a prognosticator for Oscars glory, the AARP Awards are hit and miss.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
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The storm, expected to be the most significant so far this winter season, will impact most of the nation east of the Rocky Mountains with snow and ice, and usher in some of the coldest temperatures seen in years, forecasters have said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Weather forecasters are warning that a major winter storm is expected to impact large portions of the United States starting Friday.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
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Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Prognosticator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticator. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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