as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
a prognostic of a global pandemic that turned out to be distressingly accurate
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From cosmic ray experiments to radioactive decay experiments to solar experiments to high-energy physics experiments involving particle colliders, the Standard Model’s predictions have agreed with every single such experiment ever performed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Physics usually involves proposing a theoretical model, making predictions based on that model, and then testing them experimentally.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Much like a tornado watch and tornado warning, Iowans should listen to later forecasts and be prepared for conditions to shift toward warning criteria.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Prognostics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostics. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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