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
Generic predictions include the same initial temperature everywhere, with a spectrum of seed fluctuations imprinted atop it that are Gaussian in nature and almost, but not quite, identical across cosmic scales.
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Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
In gerneral, meteorologists tend to eschew making predictions more than a few days out.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
How does the Old Farmer's Almanac make predictions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
January, February, and March precipitation predictions remain similar, with the central and southern parts of Arizona having 40-50% lower-than-normal precipitation and the northern part predicted to have 33-40% lower-than-normal precipitation, according to NOAA.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here are three Hornets’ predictions for the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to predictions from the Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit that advocates for older adults and issues an annual early COLA estimate.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
However, despite this, Nolan shared his predictions for the film with Safdie.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Taking a look at spring 2026 predictions made 18 months ago, in comparison to what was shown during the recent New York Fashion Week shows.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
In gerneral, meteorologists tend to eschew making predictions more than a few days out.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
How does the Old Farmer's Almanac make predictions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
January, February, and March precipitation predictions remain similar, with the central and southern parts of Arizona having 40-50% lower-than-normal precipitation and the northern part predicted to have 33-40% lower-than-normal precipitation, according to NOAA.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here are three Hornets’ predictions for the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to predictions from the Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit that advocates for older adults and issues an annual early COLA estimate.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
However, despite this, Nolan shared his predictions for the film with Safdie.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Taking a look at spring 2026 predictions made 18 months ago, in comparison to what was shown during the recent New York Fashion Week shows.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictions
Noun
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Intel expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at 8 cents, meeting current forecasts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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And while the government shutdown has put several key economic indicators on hold, the Labor Department released the consumer price index for September, which ticked higher but came in below forecasts.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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When and how this messianic revolution would come about was up for debate and speculation, but large segments of the population, based on specific prophecies in the Hebrew Bible, believed that the time was at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Back in June, a South African YouTube show about religious prophecies and visions featured an interview with a guest named Joshua Mhlakela.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Predictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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