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Recent Examples of predictable
Students interested in medicine often write predictable essays about hospital shadowing.
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
While a predictable outcome is anticipated—Rhodes retaining his title and Jey Uso winning the King of the Ring tournament against Oba Femi—the article advocates for a bolder strategy.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Throughout testing, cursor movement felt smooth, responsive, and predictable.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
What Black fans understood in 1936 and 1938—what caused so much grief for them—was that both reactions to Louis were predictable in their own way.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
While a predictable outcome is anticipated—Rhodes retaining his title and Jey Uso winning the King of the Ring tournament against Oba Femi—the article advocates for a bolder strategy.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Throughout testing, cursor movement felt smooth, responsive, and predictable.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
What Black fans understood in 1936 and 1938—what caused so much grief for them—was that both reactions to Louis were predictable in their own way.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
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The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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Each establishment receives between one and four routine inspections per year.
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Hotel employee April Graser, who was working the overnight shift when the fire broke out, told local ABC affiliate WEWS-TV the night had been routine until the hotel's fire alarms suddenly sounded.
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Duchamp’s habitual skepticism had the salutary effect of returning us to first principles.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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Do the people queuing for takeaway chicken at Popeyes, directly opposite, know what went down behind that unremarkable shop front?
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Maybe there was a gift card and restaurant visit too — an altogether enjoyable, but unremarkable celebration.
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Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.
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Also, why would weather conditions be mentioned as a factor, when the weather on the days of the count was unexceptional — cold at times, warm at others — and the count is always held in late January?
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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