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
Dunn is currently seen as a likely second-round prospect, according to most prognosticators.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
They were considered one of the last teams in entering Selection Sunday, according to many bracket prognosticators, but dodged a First Four game in Dayton, Ohio.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
The 29-year-old Brody, who had entered the ceremony as an underdog, with most prognosticators predicting that either Day-Lewis or Nicholson would capture the prize, became the youngest best actor winner in history.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
But Oscars prognosticators already said earlier in the week that Chalamet had begun to lose momentum in the best-actor race, despite being the front-runner since December.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spurs, picked to win around 44 games by prognosticators in the preseason, are well ahead of schedule.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some prognosticators even have Johnson much lower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
In the 2026 election cycle, as in previous ones, prognosticators and political professionals are looking to the outcomes of these intermittent races at various levels of government as a gauge of how voters are feeling about the two parties.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
While Woody's handlers claimed a 65% record in predicting spring conditions as of 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration didn't have as high of an opinion of Woody among its rankings of animal prognosticators.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
They were considered one of the last teams in entering Selection Sunday, according to many bracket prognosticators, but dodged a First Four game in Dayton, Ohio.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
The 29-year-old Brody, who had entered the ceremony as an underdog, with most prognosticators predicting that either Day-Lewis or Nicholson would capture the prize, became the youngest best actor winner in history.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
But Oscars prognosticators already said earlier in the week that Chalamet had begun to lose momentum in the best-actor race, despite being the front-runner since December.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spurs, picked to win around 44 games by prognosticators in the preseason, are well ahead of schedule.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some prognosticators even have Johnson much lower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
In the 2026 election cycle, as in previous ones, prognosticators and political professionals are looking to the outcomes of these intermittent races at various levels of government as a gauge of how voters are feeling about the two parties.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
While Woody's handlers claimed a 65% record in predicting spring conditions as of 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration didn't have as high of an opinion of Woody among its rankings of animal prognosticators.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticators
Noun
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Triple-digit heat continues in the West, although forecasters say the end is in sight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The war has upended the travel industry, too, with forecasters estimating airfares — which have jumped sixfold on some routes — will remain high for months.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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