as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
those annual predictings by self-styled psychics that grace the front pages of the tabloids
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as in reading
to tell of or describe beforehand
I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now
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Recent Examples of predicting
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
Juliet Eilperin,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
That’s why Jim had been stepping up his calls for Meta to start a cloud business , predicting the struggling stock would soar in response.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Scientists aren't predicting a repeat Researchers emphasize that history does not guarantee the same outcome.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But Dubioza Kolektiv never set out to write a song predicting a round of 32 matchup at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Richey disagreed, predicting a decline in major indexes through the end of 2026.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Its primary focus is supply-side, with some predicting limited immediate impact as housing production takes time.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In these areas, forecasters are predicting wind gusts of about 35 to 55 mph and low humidity rates of 6% to 15%, meaning any fire that ignites will likely spread rapidly, according to the weather service.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Noun
With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
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Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
But predicting how things will change decades from now is a more daunting task than embracing a gauzy promise.
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Juliet Eilperin,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
That’s why Jim had been stepping up his calls for Meta to start a cloud business , predicting the struggling stock would soar in response.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Scientists aren't predicting a repeat Researchers emphasize that history does not guarantee the same outcome.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But Dubioza Kolektiv never set out to write a song predicting a round of 32 matchup at the 2026 World Cup.
—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Richey disagreed, predicting a decline in major indexes through the end of 2026.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Its primary focus is supply-side, with some predicting limited immediate impact as housing production takes time.
—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In these areas, forecasters are predicting wind gusts of about 35 to 55 mph and low humidity rates of 6% to 15%, meaning any fire that ignites will likely spread rapidly, according to the weather service.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
Noun
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Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition.
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World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood.
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Emotional intelligence, vital for navigating interpersonal dynamics and fostering resilience, is built by managing conflicts and reading people.
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That's the reason why people are still reading Austen, and so drawn to Austen today.
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The National Weather Service issued an extreme-heat watch at the Grand Canyon for midday Monday through Tuesday, forecasting temperatures that could exceed 110 degrees at the low-elevation Phantom Ranch.
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Preparing for what comes after AGI, the authors write, will take forecasting and benchmarking and continuous monitoring, plus the ability to turn that work into policy quickly, across labs and governments and the research community at the same time.
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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When temperatures soar and rain is absent from the forecast, your fruit trees may suffer from excessive water loss, sunburn on the leaves, and stunted growth, all of which can disrupt the likelihood of future harvests.
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The forecast is for sweltering temperatures and a possibility of rain.
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But the drama here feels too diagrammatic, foretelling a tragic fate from the first scene onward as everyone parties down like their lives depend on it.
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The Guardian similarly noted more than a dozen $100,000 bets on prediction markets foretelling the February air strikes on Iran, while The New York Times last month reported 150 bets of $1,000 or more predicting the start of the war.
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The new rule of thumb when prognosticating about the NBA trade deadline is to never say never — Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker now — but the Nuggets are just too good to mess around with their playoff rotation over a tax bill.
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Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes just downgraded Target from hold to sell, prognosticating another 10-15% share drop.
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Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
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Chicago is also facing an extreme heat warning active through Thursday night, with forecasters at the NWS warning of peak afternoon heat index values reaching highs of 110 degrees.
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