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Recent Examples of predictable
The protean, multiform energies within me become measurable, locatable, predictable, controllable.
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Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But fires aren't predictable and in some cases, such management tactics don't work.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Another Emmy season is off to the races as of Tuesday morning, with what turned out to be a fairly predictable list of 2025 nominees that heavily favors returning series.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
Unlike other industries where product launches follow predictable cycles, fashion operates on seasonal imperatives where timing determines success or failure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But fires aren't predictable and in some cases, such management tactics don't work.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Another Emmy season is off to the races as of Tuesday morning, with what turned out to be a fairly predictable list of 2025 nominees that heavily favors returning series.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
Unlike other industries where product launches follow predictable cycles, fashion operates on seasonal imperatives where timing determines success or failure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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Once the Waymo arrives, riders will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, all from their familiar Uber app.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And which familiar voices will play its ensemble of cops, crooks, and citizens?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has built a similarly comprehensive model, integrating musculoskeletal and wellness care into routine perinatal services.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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And since the Education Department layoffs, schools have struggled to get in touch with the government for routine requests.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Critical thinking is the capacity to step outside habitual models and mental shortcuts.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Murrill’s office also invoked the habitual offenders statute, where criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and face longer prison sentences.—
PJ Green
July 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Their offense is largely unremarkable, despite the breakthrough of wunderkind Junior Caminero, but their +80 line drive differential is the second largest in MLB and is keeping them afloat.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But my background is decidedly unremarkable—and that’s the whole point.—
Lee Cole
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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However, missing features (such as image and video generation and voice chat), short deep research reports, and unexceptional integrations are all drawbacks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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The titular protagonist is an unexceptional accountant.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The original 1944 Mai Tai is just rum, lime, orange liqueur and almond—tart and bracing, and among the strongest of the classic cocktails.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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The West Hollywood 24/7 drive-in has 80 Tesla charging stations and serves classic American diner food — biscuits and gravy, burgers, fries, tuna melts and milkshakes, to name a few of its menu items.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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