as in forecaster
one who predicts future events or developments
one of the best prognosticators in the weather business
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Recent Examples of prognosticator
The box office prognosticator is projecting a $95 million to $115 million opening over its extended opening weekend, with $75 million to $85 million of that coming in the Friday to Sunday frame.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Ohio band/art movement/social prognosticators Devo make its first Connecticut appearance in decades.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
But this past spring, when prognosticators began predicting what Hollywood tentpoles might premiere on the Croisette, the pickings were slim.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 May 2026
The prognosticators still make Democrats a slight favorite to retake control of the House based on the fact that Republicans, of course, only have a very narrow majority, meaning the Democrats only have to win a few net seats this fall.
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Philadelphia didn’t get a lot of love from our prognosticators coming in and really hasn’t gotten much attention all season, at least outside of Eastern Pennsylvania.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted.
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Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Some prognosticators felt the club could win the American League Central.
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Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Ohio band/art movement/social prognosticators Devo make its first Connecticut appearance in decades.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
But this past spring, when prognosticators began predicting what Hollywood tentpoles might premiere on the Croisette, the pickings were slim.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 May 2026
The prognosticators still make Democrats a slight favorite to retake control of the House based on the fact that Republicans, of course, only have a very narrow majority, meaning the Democrats only have to win a few net seats this fall.
—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Philadelphia didn’t get a lot of love from our prognosticators coming in and really hasn’t gotten much attention all season, at least outside of Eastern Pennsylvania.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted.
—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Some prognosticators felt the club could win the American League Central.
—
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator
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Though still somewhat shaky, shipping confidence in transiting the vital strait is rising rapidly, leading forecasters to warn of an impending oil glut; Citi predicts prices could fall to as low as $60 a barrel by the end of the year.
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In Boston, forecasters said the temperatures July 3 will feel like 100 to 110 degrees, and 95 to 100 degrees on July 4.
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.
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He has been accused by other Christian groups as a false prophet or a cult leader.
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Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.
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