as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasts
Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The Asian Development Bank sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for the continent as the Iran war drove energy prices higher.
—semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Michael Loria United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres shared three economic forecasts Thursday afternoon regarding how the global economy will change as a result of the war.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The war has since upended the bank’s predictions and wider global economic forecasts as the price of oil and other costs have spiked sharply higher.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
When every team operates from the same data foundation and AI amplifies that visibility with stronger forecasts and smarter allocation, the entire value chain becomes more predictable, and more profitable.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Airlines have been either cutting their full-year forecasts or holding off on further guidance because of volatile prices for jet fuel since the war started.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
ServiceNow announced its first quarter earnings yesterday, beating consensus Wall Street forecasts for revenue and exceeding the high end of its own guidance across almost every top-line and profitability metric.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Live Nation forecasts an internal rate of return above 20% for these venues, adding a cumulative $600 million in AOI.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions Tuesday, but those chances drop slightly to 85% if delayed to Wednesday morning.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But in its Monday afternoon outlook, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, which forecasts severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, did not anticipate a tornado threat for the Kansas City area.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 30% chance of a recession.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video tide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The Asian Development Bank sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for the continent as the Iran war drove energy prices higher.
—semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Michael Loria United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres shared three economic forecasts Thursday afternoon regarding how the global economy will change as a result of the war.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The war has since upended the bank’s predictions and wider global economic forecasts as the price of oil and other costs have spiked sharply higher.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
When every team operates from the same data foundation and AI amplifies that visibility with stronger forecasts and smarter allocation, the entire value chain becomes more predictable, and more profitable.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Airlines have been either cutting their full-year forecasts or holding off on further guidance because of volatile prices for jet fuel since the war started.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
ServiceNow announced its first quarter earnings yesterday, beating consensus Wall Street forecasts for revenue and exceeding the high end of its own guidance across almost every top-line and profitability metric.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Kpler forecasts oil supply losses from the strait closure will total 700 million barrels by the end of April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Live Nation forecasts an internal rate of return above 20% for these venues, adding a cumulative $600 million in AOI.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good conditions Tuesday, but those chances drop slightly to 85% if delayed to Wednesday morning.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But in its Monday afternoon outlook, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, which forecasts severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, did not anticipate a tornado threat for the Kansas City area.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 30% chance of a recession.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, as temperatures rise to a high around the mid-40s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Members can also sign up for email alerts for their location and check the Storm Tracker, which forecasts the strength of auroras in short increments.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecasts
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Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.—
Emma Cline,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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After nearly four months, some rate predictions may need to be recast.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS LOCKER ROOM DOUBT — Former PR exec predicts Vrabel resignation as new images with Dianna Russini pile up.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Conaghan predicts that growth will primarily come from versions that have little or no caffeine.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Network has been rightfully criticized for its portrayal of Arabs, but the film’s other themes — the rise of reality TV, the media’s exploitation of celebrities, the prioritization of ratings above all else — now seem like prophecies.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ceremonies will include the singing of the scriptural prophecies concerning the passion and the crucifixion and the singing of the passion proper, followed by the veneration of the cross.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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