as in forecast
a declaration that something will happen in the future
we were all amazed when the fortune-teller's predictions turned out to be true
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Recent Examples of prediction
That said, given the puzzle of Mars' formation, the findings potentially answers some fundamental questions about the earliest days of the Red Planet, and makes the prediction that Mars' core should be rich in sulfur.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Such complexities make predictions difficult, Lucchini said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
How a police chief became a midcentury furniture pro.
2025 Emmy predictions: best comedy series, best comedy actress, and best comedy actor.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Many of those lost have been specialists in weather forecasting, storm response and resilience, among other skills involved in hurricane preparation, prediction and recovery.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Such complexities make predictions difficult, Lucchini said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
How a police chief became a midcentury furniture pro.
2025 Emmy predictions: best comedy series, best comedy actress, and best comedy actor.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Many of those lost have been specialists in weather forecasting, storm response and resilience, among other skills involved in hurricane preparation, prediction and recovery.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prediction
Noun
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Cooler start to next week The beginning of next week will be cooler and dry, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Musk wasn’t as cautious with his own forecast the afternoon prior.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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After Tuesday’s comeback, that trust looks like prophecy.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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In the 135 years since his execution, that prophecy has been redeemed around the world.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prediction. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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