as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
those annual predictings by self-styled psychics that grace the front pages of the tabloids
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as in forecasting
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as in reading
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 predicting
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
By predicting workload patterns, teams can proactively adjust resources before they're needed while maintaining performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for 'predicting' crime are inherently flawed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From simulating the complex interactions between molecules that make modern medicine possible to predicting the behavior of chaotic systems like financial markets and the weather.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Mejia is predicting that revenues will decline slightly in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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Notwithstanding predictions from high-profile international relations experts that the United States and China are likely to stumble into a war at some point in our lives, both have a pretty compelling interest in avoiding such a scenario.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite the pundits’ predictions, early polling has shown Harris is widely favored to make a comeback after losing to Trump in November.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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These could include forecasting wind speeds for renewable energy installations or predicting rainfall for agricultural interests.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Auburn and Houston continue the marathon, and Vegas is forecasting both Michigan-Texas A&M and BYU-Wisconsin as one-score games.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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JPMorgan economists recently raised their forecast for a U.S. and global recession to 60 percent, up from 40 percent following President Donald Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including 104 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Economists significantly increased forecasts for a recession after Trump proceeded with the reciprocal tariff package, which called for tariffs as high as 50% impacting dozens of countries.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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That means skywatchers around the globe are anticipating a flood of incredible lunar images over the next few days.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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There’s dread in the hoodoo prophecy that says some blues voices like Sammie’s can unite the living and the dead, like Orpheus.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that these were signs of the Second Coming, Parham sought to hasten Christ’s return by training his followers in gifts of the spirit like those found in the Acts of the Apostles—everything from faith healing and prophecy to glossolalia.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Predicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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