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Recent Examples of predictable
Since Microsoft trained the AI model generating the interactive Quake II imagery on video footage of people playing the actual game, predictable things happen in predictable places.
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea started surprisingly brightly but have become dull and predictable.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The politics of this are entirely predictable and precarious.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller nations and startups gain predictable rules, spurring innovation across the Atlantic.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea started surprisingly brightly but have become dull and predictable.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The politics of this are entirely predictable and precarious.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller nations and startups gain predictable rules, spurring innovation across the Atlantic.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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Kaye’s version, if the full title isn’t clear enough, has a familiar outline: First-gen immigrants become parents in the West, hoping their sacrifices will be rewarded with a doctor or lawyer child; child goes another way; conflict ensues.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In so doing, Francis' steps did not always follow familiar paths.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many patients only seek care when something is wrong, rather than maintaining routine checkups.—
Towncare Dental,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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In many cases, a change in routine – like a parent who doesn't normally do day care drop-off – and a brain operating on autopilot leads to the tragedy.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this perp’s youth, a seemingly nascent case of schizophrenia was exacerbated by habitual LSD use and the yellow nattering Thronglets, which convinced him that their chirping contains a cryptic, apocalyptic message.—
Charles Bramesco,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smythe was ultimately charged with one count each of being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful use of a weapon of a felon and possession of more than 100 grams of cannabis.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The second single off 2016’s unremarkable Wonderful Crazy Night did help keep John’s streak going on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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For all the breathless anticipation that Florida, Auburn, Houston and Duke will produce a riveting semifinal doubleheader that offsets what otherwise has been an unremarkable March Madness, there is another possibility: The Blue Devils are in a class of their own.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This should be routine, unexceptional, unremarkable.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Zapad exercises were unexceptional in and of themselves.—
Emily Ferris,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Oct. 2017
Adjective
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Undercut Pixie While Halle Berry has the most classic look, 2010s Rihanna endorsed the pompadour, contrast cut version of pixies.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker, with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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