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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 predicted
Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Primordial black holes, meanwhile, are theorized to be much more diminutive than even stellar mass black holes, with masses predicted to be anywhere from that of giant planets down to average-sized asteroids.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, UBS predicted a 93% risk of a recession.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump has attacked Kimmel, and recently predicted that his show would be canceled after CBS dropped The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In particular, cycling body weight predicted faster cognitive decline than staying stable.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by partly to mostly cloudy skies and thunderstorms predicted to moving within 30 miles of the northern section of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But in complex situations, such as collaboration across silos or national policy integration, outcomes cannot be predicted in advance.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Tom Chittum, a former ATF Associate Deputy Director had predicted the single shot fired at Kirk indicated a bolt action rifle was used.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Primordial black holes, meanwhile, are theorized to be much more diminutive than even stellar mass black holes, with masses predicted to be anywhere from that of giant planets down to average-sized asteroids.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, UBS predicted a 93% risk of a recession.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump has attacked Kimmel, and recently predicted that his show would be canceled after CBS dropped The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In particular, cycling body weight predicted faster cognitive decline than staying stable.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by partly to mostly cloudy skies and thunderstorms predicted to moving within 30 miles of the northern section of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But in complex situations, such as collaboration across silos or national policy integration, outcomes cannot be predicted in advance.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
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The court received a total of 28 victim impact statements, of which seven were read publicly at last month's hearings.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for all the sexiest styles from the 2025 VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Simon-Kucher also has a new holiday shopping report, which surveyed consumers in July, and is forecasting Gen Z shoppers to reduce their holiday shopping budget by only 1%, from $814 to $805, while Millennials will be spending 14% more year over year.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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While dry weather conditions are still forecast during the day, some light rain may occur at night.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Philosophers once prophesied that evolution would lead to minds far greater — and stranger — than our own.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her attraction to coloring books presaged her minimal style.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keane, though, sees nothing but disaster ahead, a portent presaged by some of the film’s most enduring images, like a stretch limo with a flat tire and a steam room littered with empty champagne bottles.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Predicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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