as in forecasters
one who predicts future events or developments
one of the best prognosticators in the weather business
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That means from now until the end of June, each day will get a little bit longer — and brighter (no matter what any famous animal prognosticators may predict).
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been a good example of prognosticators missing the mark.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
But longtime bowl prognosticators Jerry Palm (CBS) and Brett McMurphy (Action Network) both peg CU to play BYU in the Alamo Bowl, so San Antonio is probably the safest bet.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Only the most wild eyed prognosticators back then would have confidently declared that one single bitcoin would cost nearly $100,000 in just a few years.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Political prognosticators had given Sheehy the advantage heading into Tuesday.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Some prognosticators believed that the best situation for the Yankees would be Cole opting out, and them being freed of their remaining obligation to a pitcher who missed the first 75 games of this season with nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At best, prognosticators say, the Clippers might be able to compete for one of the play-in spots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
After chipmakers broke through that level, a new set of prognosticators saw 2020 as the limit, when the leading edge was 5 nm.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been a good example of prognosticators missing the mark.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
But longtime bowl prognosticators Jerry Palm (CBS) and Brett McMurphy (Action Network) both peg CU to play BYU in the Alamo Bowl, so San Antonio is probably the safest bet.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Only the most wild eyed prognosticators back then would have confidently declared that one single bitcoin would cost nearly $100,000 in just a few years.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Political prognosticators had given Sheehy the advantage heading into Tuesday.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Some prognosticators believed that the best situation for the Yankees would be Cole opting out, and them being freed of their remaining obligation to a pitcher who missed the first 75 games of this season with nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At best, prognosticators say, the Clippers might be able to compete for one of the play-in spots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
After chipmakers broke through that level, a new set of prognosticators saw 2020 as the limit, when the leading edge was 5 nm.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Prognosticators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticators. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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