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
Many awards prognosticators find that group in particular difficult to read, with their Best Documentary Feature shortlist often including a couple titles not in the mainstream consciousness.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Outside the Vatican, prognosticators of all stripes scrambled to predict what name would be announced from the basilica balcony.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2025
Both of our intrepid prognosticators are … trying their best.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Preseason prognosticators in Las Vegas placed the San Diego State football team’s over-under for victories this season at 4 1/2.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Here's a closer look at how the prognosticators see Michigan's winter in 2025-26.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
There are at least four notable premieres for box office prognosticators to keep their eyes on next week.
—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
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Outside the Vatican, prognosticators of all stripes scrambled to predict what name would be announced from the basilica balcony.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2025
Both of our intrepid prognosticators are … trying their best.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Preseason prognosticators in Las Vegas placed the San Diego State football team’s over-under for victories this season at 4 1/2.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Here's a closer look at how the prognosticators see Michigan's winter in 2025-26.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
There are at least four notable premieres for box office prognosticators to keep their eyes on next week.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticators
Noun
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As ocean temperatures rise, the intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes continue to challenge forecasters and emergency planners alike.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Southwest is best Clear weather and warm temperatures are on tap for most of California and the Southwest, forecasters said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 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
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“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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