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
Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least.
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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
Joining the chorus clamoring for immediate offensive line help are some of the draft’s biggest prognosticators in mainstream media.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Certain prognosticators have tabbed UCLA forward Lauren Betts, TCU guard Olivia Miles or Spanish forward Awa Fam as the first name to be called by W commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Joining the chorus clamoring for immediate offensive line help are some of the draft’s biggest prognosticators in mainstream media.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Certain prognosticators have tabbed UCLA forward Lauren Betts, TCU guard Olivia Miles or Spanish forward Awa Fam as the first name to be called by W commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
Noun
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Air quality forecasters say Minnesotans need to prepare for another summer of smoke.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Horses and livestock need their troughs filled daily, forecasters said, as consumption can double in the heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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
Noun
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Marie befriends the women in the community, gaining their trust, only to find out that another man, Samuel Bateman, is claiming to be a prophet.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.—
Anisah Bagasra,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Prognosticator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticator. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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