as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
if he could really vaticinate the course of the stock market, he'd be rich enough to own Manhattan
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Knowing this value helps scientists predict chemical stability and reaction pathways.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026 -
As the dust slowly settles, Democrats predict a wave of outrage, especially over the new voting restrictions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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So if a person thinks about moving their hand, the device reads those brain signals and turns them into an actual movement.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The setup clearly anticipates larger family groups, though a few design choices surprised me.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Renovation of the original building is anticipated to be complete in October.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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