as in predicting
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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Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Vaticinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaticinating. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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