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
According to the National Weather Service website, Groundhog Day has its roots in European weather lore, where a badger or bear is the prognosticator, not a groundhog, and in Candlemas, a day for blessing candles.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Gertie's prediction matched that of the country's most famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, who also saw his shadow shortly after sunrise on Monday at Pennsylvania's Gobbler's Knob.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
General Beauregard Lee is Georgia's official weather prognosticator.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog prognosticator.
—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 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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Gertie's prediction matched that of the country's most famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, who also saw his shadow shortly after sunrise on Monday at Pennsylvania's Gobbler's Knob.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
General Beauregard Lee is Georgia's official weather prognosticator.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog prognosticator.
—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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
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As much as 2 inches could fall Sunday west of Interstate 26 in the Brevard area, forecasters say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The more significant impacts were expected Monday through Wednesday, when forecasters said there was a 60% to 90% chance of more than 3 feet of snow along the Sierra crest.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 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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Ramadan recognizes the first revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Prognosticator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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