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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 predicts
Vanguard predicts small-cap stocks will rise 5% to 7% annually over the next 10 years.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives predicts iPhone preorders will increase five to 10% compared to last year since the firm estimates 20% of global iPhone owners haven’t upgraded in the past four years.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The weather forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 90s for the weekend.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
In such instances, how available and attuned a partner is strongly predicts commitment and emotional closeness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
AirNow also predicts next-day AQI by analyzing recent data with sophisticated forecasting algorithms.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Qualcomm’s announcement predicts that accessories supporting Quick Charge 5+ will ship later this year and promises a peek at them during its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii later this month.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives predicts iPhone preorders will increase five to 10% compared to last year since the firm estimates 20% of global iPhone owners haven’t upgraded in the past four years.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The weather forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 90s for the weekend.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
In such instances, how available and attuned a partner is strongly predicts commitment and emotional closeness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
AirNow also predicts next-day AQI by analyzing recent data with sophisticated forecasting algorithms.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Qualcomm’s announcement predicts that accessories supporting Quick Charge 5+ will ship later this year and promises a peek at them during its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii later this month.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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Lenett’s origin story reads like a mirror to what many modern consumers want.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gomez denied any physical contact with the custodian and asked to speak with an attorney before being taken into custody at a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office in Doral, the affidavit reads.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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If an investor is wildly bullish on an asset, anticipates a large, sharp upward price movement in the near term, and seeks substantial capital gains, a buy-write or covered call may be a profitable strategy.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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While traditional customer personas are static profiles based on demographic data and past behavior, predictive AI anticipates future actions.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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During one of the harrowing trips, 11-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) learns from his father, Jamie (Taylor-Johnson), of the location of a strange doctor named Kelson (Fiennes), but warns his son to stay away from the madman.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While a seven-figure career without a degree sounds like a dream for Gen Z, Eklund also warns that success doesn’t always come swiftly.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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For most, such latitude foretells a long stretch to go.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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No scripture foretells GPUs, gradient descent, or multimodal transformers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI announces teen-friendly ChatGPT amid safety concerns OpenAI on Tuesday announced a version of ChatGPT for teens, as tech companies face growing pressure to protect minors who use chatbots.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For example, a CEO prepping for a product launch might map out what happens if global supply chains are disrupted, if customer adoption is slower than expected, or if a competitor announces a rival feature soon after.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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The question facing Federal Reserve policymakers, who will meet next week, is whether the employment numbers presages a broader slump.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Next year, Swinburne forecasts the box office could get to $11 billion, which would put it back to its 2019 levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gartner forecasts global spending on generative AI to hit $644 billion in 2025, a 76% jump from last year.—
Jay Limburn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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