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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Recent Examples of predictions
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
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Emma Cline, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
After nearly four months, some rate predictions may need to be recast.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Far from Hegseth’s predictions of a quick, decisive win, the Iran war has now drifted into a costly, indeterminate muddle.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Scientists try to narrow their predictions down to just those that seem viable.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
How workable his predictions will turn out to be for the publishing industry remains to be seen, but there is no question that backlist and frontlist will remain important concepts to book publishers for many years to come.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Redick admitted that there was a freedom to the expectations suddenly being so low – a permanent-marker selection for playoff predictions among sports-debate broadcasts over the past week.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Young also pushed back against the idea that simulations must deliver perfect predictions to be useful.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gino Izzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the crest predictions factor in a half inch of rain that is expected Friday night.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Emma Cline, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
After nearly four months, some rate predictions may need to be recast.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Far from Hegseth’s predictions of a quick, decisive win, the Iran war has now drifted into a costly, indeterminate muddle.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Scientists try to narrow their predictions down to just those that seem viable.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
How workable his predictions will turn out to be for the publishing industry remains to be seen, but there is no question that backlist and frontlist will remain important concepts to book publishers for many years to come.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Redick admitted that there was a freedom to the expectations suddenly being so low – a permanent-marker selection for playoff predictions among sports-debate broadcasts over the past week.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Young also pushed back against the idea that simulations must deliver perfect predictions to be useful.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gino Izzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the crest predictions factor in a half inch of rain that is expected Friday night.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
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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
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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
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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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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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