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
There are at least four notable premieres for box office prognosticators to keep their eyes on next week.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Their payroll ballooned well into the $350 million range, and prognosticators had them as potentially the best team ever.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Their payroll ballooned well into the $350 million range, and prognosticators had them as potentially the best team ever.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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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Swells generated by Priscilla are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico, as well as portions of the coast of the southern Baja California peninsula, forecasters said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, 3 to 5 inches of rain might be possible, forecasters said, which could lead to flash flooding.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the finale, the galactic chessboard is crowded with players—emperors, rebels, prophets, impostors—but as Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) warned in the very first episode, the center cannot hold.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The prophets of biblical Israel demand justice and care for the stranger, widow, and orphan.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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