as in forecasters
one who predicts future events or developments
one of the best prognosticators in the weather business
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Recent Examples of prognosticators
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted.
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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
Swoopes played guard and forward for the Houston Comets, which surprised prognosticators by topping the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty to win the first four WNBA championship titles.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
But after the arguments, a number of prognosticators predicted a close vote among the justices.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Swoopes played guard and forward for the Houston Comets, which surprised prognosticators by topping the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty to win the first four WNBA championship titles.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
But after the arguments, a number of prognosticators predicted a close vote among the justices.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticators
Noun
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Even with early forecasts predicting a below normal hurricane season in the Atlantic, forecasters warn dangerous storms can rapidly intensify.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The tornado risk also could increase into early evening as winds strengthen, forecasters said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like all prophets, The Storyteller arrives at an auspicious moment in human history.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The artist’s ceiling for the Sistine Chapel had included 20 nude males as supporting figures above the prophets and sibyls.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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