as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasts
Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Jonathan Stacey will take over weather forecasts for the evening news on Fox 5.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
This and other forecasts are raising alarms globally because of the pattern's powerful influence over the world's weather.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Thursday’s outlook for mostly dry weather marks a change from forecasts issued earlier this week, which suggested storms could be more widespread.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, admissions revenue rose, food and beverage sales beat internal forecasts, and D’Amaro was upbeat about new cruise ships and attractions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Airlines have lowered or scrapped their 2026 forecasts altogether because of the spike in fuel, their biggest expense after labor.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But the World Bank and Barclays have increased their gas price forecasts for the rest of the year.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts that above-average temperatures will continue for at least a week beyond Mother’s Day.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The budget proposal forecasts spending about $48 million for homeless services, without a guarantee of state funds, in the next fiscal year.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
As Wachsmann attempts to pitch Grandview back to the Class 5A state tournament, Henry forecasts big-league success in the pitcher’s future, regardless of whether he’s drafted this summer or not.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Later Wednesday night, the National Weather Service forecasts that those winds will shift, sending smoke toward the metro areas of both counties.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kpler forecasts oil supply losses from the strait closure will total 700 million barrels by the end of April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Jonathan Stacey will take over weather forecasts for the evening news on Fox 5.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
This and other forecasts are raising alarms globally because of the pattern's powerful influence over the world's weather.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Thursday’s outlook for mostly dry weather marks a change from forecasts issued earlier this week, which suggested storms could be more widespread.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, admissions revenue rose, food and beverage sales beat internal forecasts, and D’Amaro was upbeat about new cruise ships and attractions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Airlines have lowered or scrapped their 2026 forecasts altogether because of the spike in fuel, their biggest expense after labor.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But the World Bank and Barclays have increased their gas price forecasts for the rest of the year.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Verb
Morgan Stanley forecasts the market will lose another billion barrels over the course of 2026 due to the time required to restart oilfields, repair refineries and reposition the tanker fleet.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts that above-average temperatures will continue for at least a week beyond Mother’s Day.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The budget proposal forecasts spending about $48 million for homeless services, without a guarantee of state funds, in the next fiscal year.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
As Wachsmann attempts to pitch Grandview back to the Class 5A state tournament, Henry forecasts big-league success in the pitcher’s future, regardless of whether he’s drafted this summer or not.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Later Wednesday night, the National Weather Service forecasts that those winds will shift, sending smoke toward the metro areas of both counties.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kpler forecasts oil supply losses from the strait closure will total 700 million barrels by the end of April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
Noun
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Fans take their own stabs pro bono, posting to Reddit their predictions for the draft’s first round, or their bespoke guesses for all two hundred and fifty-seven picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The court currently stands at a 9-0 conservative majority, but if Rankin and Jordan were to claim seats, the state could see a 5-4 conservative lead as soon as 2028, according to some predictions.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Immediately, Stagg clashes with Krick over forecasting methodology – Krick predicts clear skies for an ideal invasion morning, but Stagg differs strongly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The report also predicts even more enrollment decline in the years to come.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The mentality aspect is fascinating here, too, how both winning and losing can become ingrained in a team, or how prophecies become self-fulfilling.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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So her advice, over all, is to be wary of predictions and prophecies.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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