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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Noun
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Moody’s predictions show that disruptions due to global conflicts will continue.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025 -
Additional resources Read more about solar and lunar eclipses on Eclipse Wise — a website dedicated to predictions of eclipses.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Emerging research supports this view, revealing that the fulfillment of belongingness needs predicts greater relationship maintenance behaviors — but only when accompanied by a strong sense of autonomy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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