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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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
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Some exhibitors are predicting the final number will be closer to $80 million as advance ticket sales, particularly in premium large formats like Imax, continue to rise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
In November 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has been predicting for years that global oil demand would peak in 2030, introduced a Current Policies Scenario.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
But not before The Star takes a sixth and final stab at predicting the Chiefs’ selections over the three-day draft in Pittsburgh, which begins Thursday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a difference between predicting the draft and understanding it.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After the hottest winter on record in Colorado, the National Weather Service is predicting above-average temperatures this coming summer.
—Laura Phillips, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
On Polymarket, three accounts earned $600,000 by correctly predicting the exact time of the Iranian ceasefire.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Some exhibitors are predicting the final number will be closer to $80 million as advance ticket sales, particularly in premium large formats like Imax, continue to rise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
In November 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has been predicting for years that global oil demand would peak in 2030, introduced a Current Policies Scenario.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
But not before The Star takes a sixth and final stab at predicting the Chiefs’ selections over the three-day draft in Pittsburgh, which begins Thursday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a difference between predicting the draft and understanding it.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After the hottest winter on record in Colorado, the National Weather Service is predicting above-average temperatures this coming summer.
—Laura Phillips, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
On Polymarket, three accounts earned $600,000 by correctly predicting the exact time of the Iranian ceasefire.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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But while Pritzker’s actions may be read through the lens of his potential 2028 presidential ambitions, the broader issue of who can regulate prediction markets has been building for months.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Traders on the prediction market site Polymarket were giving Musk 32% odds of success as of Friday, after weeks of volatile price swings.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Without full accounting, required financial statements, annual audits, budget tracking and forecasting are thrown off and libraries risk spending money that’s supposed to be dedicated to pensions on building maintenance, Franco said.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Subsequent investigations have suggested that the infrastructure and risk forecasting were inadequate for such a devastating natural disaster.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Several billionaires have already moved out of the state, anticipating this tax.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Minimum inflow from the Colorado River into Lake Powell over the coming months is expected to be just 29% of its historical average, and one of the lowest on record for the reservoir along the border between Arizona and Utah, according to a Bureau of Reclamation forecast.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sunday and Monday have the potential to be the most potent days of the stretch, but the forecast hinges on key details.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Guardian similarly noted more than a dozen $100,000 bets on prediction markets foretelling the February air strikes on Iran, while The New York Times last month reported 150 bets of $1,000 or more predicting the start of the war.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The stories foretelling McGonigle’s talents are numerous.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The new rule of thumb when prognosticating about the NBA trade deadline is to never say never — Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker now — but the Nuggets are just too good to mess around with their playoff rotation over a tax bill.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes just downgraded Target from hold to sell, prognosticating another 10-15% share drop.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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His aggressive redistricting proposal faces pushback from Republican lawmakers and legal challenges, with critics warning the gerrymandered map could backfire and boost Democrats instead.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tech stocks slid Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal published a report warning that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was falling short of revenue and user targets, fueling concerns about whether the tech industry’s multitrillion-dollar investment in AI will eventually pay off.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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