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
The Vail Daily, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
National Weatherperson’s Day is a time to recognize the scientists behind the best weather, water and climate forecasts possible and the most advanced weather warning systems in human history.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s an argument that with lower grossing movies like Send Help and Iron Lung presently on tracking, most forecasts are inflated.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
As with warmer weather, forecasts call for above-normal precipitation for February, March and April.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite industry forecasts for a blockbuster resurgence in initial public offerings in the coming year, NYU Stern marketing professor and tech analyst Scott Galloway has issued a contrarian warning about the crown jewel of the AI boom.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Beauty has lifted its full-year forecasts on the top and bottom lines after a better-than-expected third quarter.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Then Friday night, the low is expected to drop into the high teens as a chance of snow kicks in late in the night, forecasts show.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
However, that ad haul came in below Wall Street forecasts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions at the launch site.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Established in its long-term master plan, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey forecasts that the port will almost double its container volumes by 2050.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts warmer-than-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation in eastern South Dakota.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for most of Nebraska.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts the temperature to be a low of 43 degrees Wednesday night.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts Michigan seeing above-average temperatures for spring, except for northern areas.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At this writing, National Research Group forecasts an opening in the $5 million range, among the highest for any doc over the last 10 years.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
John LaConte, Vail Daily Colorado’s historically low snowpack is affecting Vail’s economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.
—The Vail Daily, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
National Weatherperson’s Day is a time to recognize the scientists behind the best weather, water and climate forecasts possible and the most advanced weather warning systems in human history.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s an argument that with lower grossing movies like Send Help and Iron Lung presently on tracking, most forecasts are inflated.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
As with warmer weather, forecasts call for above-normal precipitation for February, March and April.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite industry forecasts for a blockbuster resurgence in initial public offerings in the coming year, NYU Stern marketing professor and tech analyst Scott Galloway has issued a contrarian warning about the crown jewel of the AI boom.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Beauty has lifted its full-year forecasts on the top and bottom lines after a better-than-expected third quarter.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Then Friday night, the low is expected to drop into the high teens as a chance of snow kicks in late in the night, forecasts show.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
However, that ad haul came in below Wall Street forecasts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
On top of the costs to address emergency lead-paint hazards in the last year, MPS forecasts spending about $8 million annually in future years on staff and contractors for lead paint stabilization.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions at the launch site.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Established in its long-term master plan, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey forecasts that the port will almost double its container volumes by 2050.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts warmer-than-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation in eastern South Dakota.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for most of Nebraska.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts the temperature to be a low of 43 degrees Wednesday night.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts Michigan seeing above-average temperatures for spring, except for northern areas.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At this writing, National Research Group forecasts an opening in the $5 million range, among the highest for any doc over the last 10 years.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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Musk’s trimming of his previous space travel predictions came after SpaceX acquired XAI last week, in a move that will merge two of his most ambitious companies into the most valuable private firm in the world.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here are our picks and predictions for the men’s hockey tournament, with expert analysis and critique from senior writers Sean Gentille, Mark Lazerus and James Mirtle, analytics know-it-all Shayna Goldman and goaltending expert Jesse Granger.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Physics predicts that limbs with more mass concentrated away from the hip require more energy to swing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The outlook for that region predicts mild temperatures for spring, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On October 7, 2023, Assad must have imagined for a few hours that Nasrallah’s prophecies had come true.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Force gods, prophecies and witches are all in his wheelhouse, which could give some indication of what Kinberg is working with.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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