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
But this past spring, when prognosticators began predicting what Hollywood tentpoles might premiere on the Croisette, the pickings were slim.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 May 2026
The prognosticators still make Democrats a slight favorite to retake control of the House based on the fact that Republicans, of course, only have a very narrow majority, meaning the Democrats only have to win a few net seats this fall.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Philadelphia didn’t get a lot of love from our prognosticators coming in and really hasn’t gotten much attention all season, at least outside of Eastern Pennsylvania.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Some prognosticators felt the club could win the American League Central.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Dispassionate prognosticators would tell you not to panic about anything in mid-April.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
At defensive tackle, Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) or Peter Woods (Clemson) are pegged by most prognosticators as late first-round/early second-round picks that might be options.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 May 2026
The prognosticators still make Democrats a slight favorite to retake control of the House based on the fact that Republicans, of course, only have a very narrow majority, meaning the Democrats only have to win a few net seats this fall.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Philadelphia didn’t get a lot of love from our prognosticators coming in and really hasn’t gotten much attention all season, at least outside of Eastern Pennsylvania.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Some prognosticators felt the club could win the American League Central.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Dispassionate prognosticators would tell you not to panic about anything in mid-April.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
At defensive tackle, Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) or Peter Woods (Clemson) are pegged by most prognosticators as late first-round/early second-round picks that might be options.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
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Because an El Niño is trying to develop in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say conditions could be conducive to an unusually active hurricane season in the Pacific this year.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and winds up to 70 mph to Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Saturday afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
16 Mar. 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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The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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