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 Spurs, picked to win around 44 games by prognosticators in the preseason, are well ahead of schedule.
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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
The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a ton of gasp-inducing moments—shocking inclusions, diabolical omissions, and plenty of tea leaves to read for awards season prognosticators.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Irish actor may have suffered from category confusion as Oscar prognosticators debated all season whether his role was leading or supporting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Good luck to the prognosticators who have to predict these games.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
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
The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a ton of gasp-inducing moments—shocking inclusions, diabolical omissions, and plenty of tea leaves to read for awards season prognosticators.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Irish actor may have suffered from category confusion as Oscar prognosticators debated all season whether his role was leading or supporting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Good luck to the prognosticators who have to predict these games.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticators
Noun
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Severe thunderstorms also were possible in Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York, forecasters said.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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As forecasters expect above-average temperatures for the next several weeks, Swain said, snowpack losses are likely to continue.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 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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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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