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Recent Examples of predictable
Compared to scientists who care for offshore reefs that are up against the seasonal clock (every summer, the ocean heats up), O’Neil’s team, running several tanks, has the gift of time and predictable water temperatures.
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Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The results were predictable – especially after star young catcher Adley Rutschman inexplicably encountered problems at the plate.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Everything about the situation is incredibly predictable, but I will forever be haunted by the activities Dakota and Jenna were doing together.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The effect is relaxed and polished—comfortable without being predictable.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The results were predictable – especially after star young catcher Adley Rutschman inexplicably encountered problems at the plate.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Everything about the situation is incredibly predictable, but I will forever be haunted by the activities Dakota and Jenna were doing together.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The effect is relaxed and polished—comfortable without being predictable.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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Some of this uncertainty is coming from familiar sources, and some from new developments.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Poison ivy is a familiar example, but other dangerous plants include pokeweed, poison hemlock, giant hogweed and stinging nettle.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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If fat reduction is your goal, maintain a healthy diet and introduce a variety of other exercises to your routine, such as crunches, plank pose and situps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Brunson, in his quiet and relentless way, now makes his brilliant play seem routine, the way Aaron Judge is doing that with the Yankees.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The shortcomings of previous books are partly a result of Valland’s habitual modesty and secrecy.—
Nina Siegal,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Murrill’s office also invoked the habitual offenders statute, where criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and face longer prison sentences.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, Representative McIver's actions were so unremarkable that she was invited back inside to finish her tour that day, after these events took place.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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His reliance on relatives and friends to advise him and shape policy is unremarkable in Riyadh.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Image In Mill Valley, a rather unexceptional house can cost $2 million, and life is good for those who can afford it.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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This should be routine, unexceptional, unremarkable.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a classic explanation for why coal mining pays a premium.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Samuel opted for a classic black suit with a black button-down shirt and black dress shoes.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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