as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasts
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Bloomberg, Hood made the call in late 2024 to pause parts of Microsoft’s massive data center buildout, questioning overly optimistic demand forecasts—a decision that rattled investors and may have contributed to today’s capacity shortages as AI demand surged beyond expectations.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
New market forecasts, consumer surveys and retail sales data all suggest the shift is gaining momentum.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Finance can also use AI to improve forecasting—and to develop predictive forecasts—not only by generating new scenarios but simulating them, too, Mittal says.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Disney’s streaming business represents the majority of the growth in the company’s operating income between fiscal year 2025 and estimated fiscal year 2028, based on a combination of data from the company and analysts’ forecasts, per Raymond James.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The price cap resets at the end of June – and according to forecasts, the next is set to increase by 18%.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The utility says this tracks with inflation forecasts.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget forecasts annual interest payments of $1 trillion and climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the weather service forecasts a high of 53 degrees and low of 37 degrees, with mostly cloudy weather throughout the day.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
However, looking at Texas more broadly, a 2024 report from the Office of the Texas State Climatologist forecasts these days will continue to increase.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Trump’s tariff rollout last year shows how quickly economic forecasts can be made moot by policy pivots from the White House.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Bloomberg, Hood made the call in late 2024 to pause parts of Microsoft’s massive data center buildout, questioning overly optimistic demand forecasts—a decision that rattled investors and may have contributed to today’s capacity shortages as AI demand surged beyond expectations.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
New market forecasts, consumer surveys and retail sales data all suggest the shift is gaining momentum.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Finance can also use AI to improve forecasting—and to develop predictive forecasts—not only by generating new scenarios but simulating them, too, Mittal says.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Disney’s streaming business represents the majority of the growth in the company’s operating income between fiscal year 2025 and estimated fiscal year 2028, based on a combination of data from the company and analysts’ forecasts, per Raymond James.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The price cap resets at the end of June – and according to forecasts, the next is set to increase by 18%.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The utility says this tracks with inflation forecasts.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Ikea forecasts even faster expansion, expecting the market to hit $48 billion by 2030 — momentum the company is keen to capture.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget forecasts annual interest payments of $1 trillion and climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the weather service forecasts a high of 53 degrees and low of 37 degrees, with mostly cloudy weather throughout the day.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
However, looking at Texas more broadly, a 2024 report from the Office of the Texas State Climatologist forecasts these days will continue to increase.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the market for humanoids could reach $38 billion by 2035.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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As Horsman suggests, the technology will offer crystal ball predictions about how a movie will do at the box office, as well as its cultural resonance.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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What the team found matched long-standing predictions— but only when the heat was concentrated exactly where the aurora enters the atmosphere.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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With no apparent end to the Iran war in sight, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan predicts a gallon of gas will keep rising.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Oklahoma should have a break from severe weather, then on Friday, the National Weather Service predicts that severe thunderstorms are possible across mostly northern Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some cite end-times beliefs and interpretations of biblical prophecies as part of their interest.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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