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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
Physics predicts that limbs with more mass concentrated away from the hip require more energy to swing.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The outlook for that region predicts mild temperatures for spring, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to including younger adults and forecasting predictions further into the future, the new model predicts a broader range of outcomes, including heart failure.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts the work rules will result in at least 5 million fewer people with Medicaid coverage over the next decade.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The American Cancer Society predicts that there’ll be 55,230 deaths related to the cancer in 2026.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Boyle’s hypothesis also predicts that dark matter could be explained by a particular kind of neutrino.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
AccuWeather predicts a warmer and drier than average spring season for Arizona.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The outlook for that region predicts mild temperatures for spring, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to including younger adults and forecasting predictions further into the future, the new model predicts a broader range of outcomes, including heart failure.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts the work rules will result in at least 5 million fewer people with Medicaid coverage over the next decade.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The American Cancer Society predicts that there’ll be 55,230 deaths related to the cancer in 2026.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Boyle’s hypothesis also predicts that dark matter could be explained by a particular kind of neutrino.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
AccuWeather predicts a warmer and drier than average spring season for Arizona.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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Set in 1881 during the American Western Frontier gold rush, the story follows Lucifer’s children, Lilith and Aamon, the original vampires who fly to the Americas to suck the living hope out of the common folk’s blood that’s been revived by the promise of the American Dream, the synopsis reads.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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The luxury reads as alienating, but maybe it was always supposed to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Crystal anticipates offering kids and teens programming on select voyages when passenger numbers warrant.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Angrick also anticipates the currency to strengthen.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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While Duque wants thrifters to understand that price doesn't equal value, Rodriguez warns shoppers not to be distracted by appearance.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ackerly warns that centralized control has a long and troubling history.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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From the Russian perspective, all of this lines up with Europe’s history and foretells its destiny.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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The evidence foretells what’s in store for the future.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company is facing similar litigation in Nevada — and while the injunction is only temporary, and focuses on sports betting, the legal action presages the broader efforts by states to protect the lucrative revenue gambling brings in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The tension between those companies and the state, which previously issued cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets, potentially presages a state-by-state conflict that plays out across the country.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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On top of the costs to address emergency lead-paint hazards in the last year, MPS forecasts spending about $8 million annually in future years on staff and contractors for lead paint stabilization.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions at the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Predicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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