as in forecasts
a declaration that something will happen in the future
we were all amazed when the fortune-teller's predictions turned out to be true
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His predictions in VentureBeat outline the evolution of existing tools, like smart phones, wearables and more - so that our current abilities turn into superpowers.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
So before the Blues resume their schedule against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, let’s revisit my 10 preseason bold predictions.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Here are the top 15 remaining free agents and my predictions on where each will land.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Follow me here on Forbes, or on LinkedIn for more of my 2025 AI predictions.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This mathematical algorithm analyzes available data about metabolism, then makes predictions on how different chemical reactions and metabolites would act under specific conditions.
—Blaise Manga Enuh, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Who knows if these predictions will come true?
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Plus, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde weigh in with their predictions for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This is the first of a four-part series covering their perspectives, starting with the top AI home trend predictions for 2025.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
So before the Blues resume their schedule against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, let’s revisit my 10 preseason bold predictions.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Here are the top 15 remaining free agents and my predictions on where each will land.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Follow me here on Forbes, or on LinkedIn for more of my 2025 AI predictions.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This mathematical algorithm analyzes available data about metabolism, then makes predictions on how different chemical reactions and metabolites would act under specific conditions.
—Blaise Manga Enuh, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Who knows if these predictions will come true?
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Plus, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde weigh in with their predictions for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This is the first of a four-part series covering their perspectives, starting with the top AI home trend predictions for 2025.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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