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
The Spurs, picked to win around 44 games by prognosticators in the preseason, are well ahead of schedule.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some prognosticators even have Johnson much lower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Like Plouffe, Obama proved to be a poor prognosticator.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
In the 2026 election cycle, as in previous ones, prognosticators and political professionals are looking to the outcomes of these intermittent races at various levels of government as a gauge of how voters are feeling about the two parties.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some prognosticators even have Johnson much lower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Like Plouffe, Obama proved to be a poor prognosticator.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
In the 2026 election cycle, as in previous ones, prognosticators and political professionals are looking to the outcomes of these intermittent races at various levels of government as a gauge of how voters are feeling about the two parties.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
Noun
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Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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As forecasters expect above-average temperatures for the next several weeks, Swain said, snowpack losses are likely to continue.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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On one side was the prophet’s senior companion and father-in-law, Abu Bakr.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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In podcasts, internet-comment sections, the replies to his viral Instagram videos, and stories from his friends and colleagues, Fleming is described as a Muppet, a fairy, a prophet, a cartoon.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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