as in anticipated
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as in read
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 predicted
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Mostly cloudy skies are predicted on Saturday, with a high of 79 and gusts up to 24 mph, according to the NWS.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuesday is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 56.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Wind speeds Sunday are predicted to be around 10 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently predicted the Mariners would trade Castillo to the Baltimore Orioles before the 2025 season ends.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
If Medicaid funding to provide individuals with services in their own homes and communities is cut, more people will be placed in institutional settings, Seitz predicted.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Mostly cloudy skies are predicted on Saturday, with a high of 79 and gusts up to 24 mph, according to the NWS.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuesday is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 56.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Wind speeds Sunday are predicted to be around 10 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently predicted the Mariners would trade Castillo to the Baltimore Orioles before the 2025 season ends.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
Adjective
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Like anything involving Swift's highly anticipated re-release, the permission to use the song ignited social media fan pages.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Adding to the momentum of this highly anticipated Saturn transit, Mercury will join the sun in Gemini (its sign of rulership) on May 25, turning the volume up on all things communication, learning and networking.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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The share who said students should learn to read in kindergarten increased to 80 percent from 31 percent.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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While the promise of forecasting customer behavior, optimizing operations and boosting efficiency was clear, the reality was often out of reach for most businesses.—
Zohar Bronfman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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When will abnormally high temperatures hit California? As of Friday, May 23, the Climate Prediction Center was forecasting above-normal temperatures across most of California from Friday, May 30, to June 5.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2025
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The string of low-key promo events ahead of the film's release is a result of efforts to steer away from the backlash associated with Snow White that has followed since it was announced in September 2022.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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