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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 predicts
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
Conaghan predicts that growth will primarily come from versions that have little or no caffeine.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Offill predicts a near future in which readers will once again rejoice in epic novels.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The classical theory of phase transitions predicts that any system will return to its lowest-energy state.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
And if the forecast predicts cold temps or stormy weather, consider rescheduling.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Xcel predicts the need for power will grow at the same time that its coal plants are being retired to make the transition to more renewable energy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The show follows a group of exiles led by mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), who predicts the fall of the world's ruling empire.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bajarin predicts all iPhone modems will be made by Apple by the end of next year.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Conaghan predicts that growth will primarily come from versions that have little or no caffeine.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Offill predicts a near future in which readers will once again rejoice in epic novels.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The classical theory of phase transitions predicts that any system will return to its lowest-energy state.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
And if the forecast predicts cold temps or stormy weather, consider rescheduling.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Xcel predicts the need for power will grow at the same time that its coal plants are being retired to make the transition to more renewable energy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The show follows a group of exiles led by mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), who predicts the fall of the world's ruling empire.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bajarin predicts all iPhone modems will be made by Apple by the end of next year.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicts
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Last week, the Rays response reads, the county identified an additional $60 million shortfall based on the assumption that Community Investment Tax bonds would be taxable.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cisco anticipates that by 2028, agentic AI will be responsible for a staggering 68 percent of all customer service and support interactions for companies.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mayhew-Jones anticipates the first three new houses will finish construction by the end of summer.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From the Russian perspective, all of this lines up with Europe’s history and foretells its destiny.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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The evidence foretells what’s in store for the future.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But a lack of accountability presages failure for California’s big reform.—
Rachel Canter,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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An index of 50 is balanced and presages neither economic expansion nor contraction.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
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Omdia forecasts China’s passenger vehicle exports will grow by around 14% year-on-year in 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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