as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
a financial forecaster who is widely followed by investors
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Recent Examples of forecaster
As much as 2 inches could fall Sunday west of Interstate 26 in the Brevard area, forecasters say.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The more significant impacts were expected Monday through Wednesday, when forecasters said there was a 60% to 90% chance of more than 3 feet of snow along the Sierra crest.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To guess the winner of the Tour de France, for example, a human forecaster might spend hours building a basic regression model based on previous years’ results, while also scouring injury and conditioning reports and reading commentary from fans and experts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This year, forecasters have been predicting modest jobs growth, although on Wednesday a report from the Labor Department showed the country added 130,000 jobs in January, significantly more than expected.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
No snow is forecast to accumulate in the Denver area by Friday morning, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
By midweek, forecasters expect snow levels to drop from 8,000 to 5,000 feet.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Enjoy the warmth and sunshine, because forecasters say an unseasonable pattern of high temperatures in Southern California will end after Monday, bringing cooler weather and showers later this week.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, forecasters said the fast-moving nature of the system makes widespread flooding less likely.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The more significant impacts were expected Monday through Wednesday, when forecasters said there was a 60% to 90% chance of more than 3 feet of snow along the Sierra crest.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To guess the winner of the Tour de France, for example, a human forecaster might spend hours building a basic regression model based on previous years’ results, while also scouring injury and conditioning reports and reading commentary from fans and experts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This year, forecasters have been predicting modest jobs growth, although on Wednesday a report from the Labor Department showed the country added 130,000 jobs in January, significantly more than expected.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
No snow is forecast to accumulate in the Denver area by Friday morning, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
By midweek, forecasters expect snow levels to drop from 8,000 to 5,000 feet.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Enjoy the warmth and sunshine, because forecasters say an unseasonable pattern of high temperatures in Southern California will end after Monday, bringing cooler weather and showers later this week.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, forecasters said the fast-moving nature of the system makes widespread flooding less likely.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecaster
Noun
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If history is repetition, then prophets of the past must have something to teach us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to the National Weather Service website, Groundhog Day has its roots in European weather lore, where a badger or bear is the prognosticator, not a groundhog, and in Candlemas, a day for blessing candles.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gertie's prediction matched that of the country's most famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, who also saw his shadow shortly after sunrise on Monday at Pennsylvania's Gobbler's Knob.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Forecaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecaster. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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