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
Heading into the season, most prognosticators had the Padres finishing third in the division, behind the aforementioned Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That means from now until the end of June, each day will get a little bit longer — and brighter (no matter what any famous animal prognosticators may predict).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been a good example of prognosticators missing the mark.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
But longtime bowl prognosticators Jerry Palm (CBS) and Brett McMurphy (Action Network) both peg CU to play BYU in the Alamo Bowl, so San Antonio is probably the safest bet.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Political prognosticators had given Sheehy the advantage heading into Tuesday.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
At best, prognosticators say, the Clippers might be able to compete for one of the play-in spots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
After chipmakers broke through that level, a new set of prognosticators saw 2020 as the limit, when the leading edge was 5 nm.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That means from now until the end of June, each day will get a little bit longer — and brighter (no matter what any famous animal prognosticators may predict).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been a good example of prognosticators missing the mark.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
But longtime bowl prognosticators Jerry Palm (CBS) and Brett McMurphy (Action Network) both peg CU to play BYU in the Alamo Bowl, so San Antonio is probably the safest bet.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Political prognosticators had given Sheehy the advantage heading into Tuesday.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
At best, prognosticators say, the Clippers might be able to compete for one of the play-in spots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
After chipmakers broke through that level, a new set of prognosticators saw 2020 as the limit, when the leading edge was 5 nm.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticators
Noun
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Dangerous conditions from the building swells will be concentrated along the eastern shores of the islands, forecasters said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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For severe weather information this weekend in Kentucky, see what NWS forecasters say here.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a Pentecostal movement, the denomination teaches that God speaks through modern spiritual leaders to call out hypocrisy and injustice, much like the prophets of the Old Testament.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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