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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
Immediately, Stagg clashes with Krick over forecasting methodology – Krick predicts clear skies for an ideal invasion morning, but Stagg differs strongly.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The report also predicts even more enrollment decline in the years to come.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
With a global El Niño weather pattern, the MPCA predicts warmer and drier conditions this summer, with the potential for elevated local fire activity and 12 to 16 days affected by wildfire smoke.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The new framework addresses that issue by mimicking how the human brain predicts sensory feedback.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Dempsey predicts that the airline will be able to claw back only 35% to 45% of its extra fuel spending via higher airfares and cost-cutting.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Bank of America predicts the Federal Reserve will delay lowering interest rates until the second half of 2027, mainly due to strong inflation and resilient job growth.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The outlet also predicts UNLV will be the sole Group of Six representative in the College Football Playoff.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The report also predicts even more enrollment decline in the years to come.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
With a global El Niño weather pattern, the MPCA predicts warmer and drier conditions this summer, with the potential for elevated local fire activity and 12 to 16 days affected by wildfire smoke.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The new framework addresses that issue by mimicking how the human brain predicts sensory feedback.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Dempsey predicts that the airline will be able to claw back only 35% to 45% of its extra fuel spending via higher airfares and cost-cutting.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Bank of America predicts the Federal Reserve will delay lowering interest rates until the second half of 2027, mainly due to strong inflation and resilient job growth.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The outlet also predicts UNLV will be the sole Group of Six representative in the College Football Playoff.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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Keefe is a tremendous reporter and writer, capable of turning a nonfiction narrative into a roller coaster, page-turning story that reads like a crime novel.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This recently renovated trullo set in the heart of the Itria Valley reads both modern and strikingly old-world.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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While a rollout date was not set, Kelly shared that the city anticipates the rideshare company's commercial rollout to occur after the upcoming celebrations planned in Philadelphia for America 250 and the FIFA World Cup.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Aquino anticipates his successor will face several challenges, including improving student academic performance and dealing with budget constraints tied to largely stagnant state funding, which is based on enrollment and daily attendance.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2026
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The superb ensemble includes Lyudmilla Ignatenko (Jessie Buckley) as the wife of a firefighter mortally wounded in the initial hours of the disaster and the fictional Ulana Khomyuk (Emily Watson) as a scientist who warns political leaders about the consequences of inaction.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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Real quick Canada's fentanyl czar warns more lethal synthetic opioids are on the way.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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What that foretells for keeping that split career ongoing into the future remains to be told.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 May 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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As might be expected from one of Latin America’s most idiosyncratic innovators, the film’s title announces more than its obvious relationship to its predecessor.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Names Marmion President, CEO The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announces the selection of Dave Marmion as its next president and chief executive officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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But a lack of accountability presages failure for California’s big reform.—
Rachel Canter,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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An index of 50 is balanced and presages neither economic expansion nor contraction.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Stanley forecasts the market will lose another billion barrels over the course of 2026 due to the time required to restart oilfields, repair refineries and reposition the tanker fleet.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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