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Recent Examples of predictable
Criticism has been predictable—the event smacks of excess.
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Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Shift your mindset and recognize that maintenance is a predictable, long-term cost.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Thirty-seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers was predictable.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Where Leave Programs Break Down Caregiving doesn't follow a predictable timeline.
—Seth Turner, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Shift your mindset and recognize that maintenance is a predictable, long-term cost.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Thirty-seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers was predictable.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Where Leave Programs Break Down Caregiving doesn't follow a predictable timeline.
—Seth Turner, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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She is expected to appear Monday through Wednesday of next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The research is clear that a familiar, gentle fragrance can slow breathing, soften stress and turn a room into a memory.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Today, people have more choices than ever for receiving routine care, from virtual care and urgent care to retail clinics and ambulatory surgery centers.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Warique Peruvian Restaurant at 3330 Matlock Road, Suite 128, failed a routine health inspection with a score of 49 on June 2, after inspectors observed multiple time and temperature control issues resulting from improper hot and cold holding.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Those symptoms line up with what habitual users report after weeks of consistent use.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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That is why habitual users often report that coffee, energy drinks or pre-workout supplements feel weaker after weeks of daily use.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Then there was Indigo’s Hour, an unremarkable 18-year-old bourbon that did not live up to the hype (or price).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Based in the middle of the country, and middle of the road in terms of recent, unremarkable achievement, and unlikely to polarize or offend millions of Prince William’s future subjects, Aston Villa was the perfect choice for someone who hopes to unify rather than divide.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Also, why would weather conditions be mentioned as a factor, when the weather on the days of the count was unexceptional — cold at times, warm at others — and the count is always held in late January?—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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For a classic SoHo pastime, walk the shopping streets of Canal and Broadway– then back down Spring and place your bags back at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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