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verb

past tense of predict

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Recent Examples of predicted
Verb
Based on past billing, experts predicted a 6% reduction in that gap. Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Red Sox were predicted by most MLB insiders to be very active this offseason. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Based on past billing, these changes were predicted to reduce ophthalmology income by almost 3% while increasing family medicine income by approximately 11%. Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The number of white students is predicted to decline by 26 percent, while the number of Black students and Asian/Pacific Islanders will decrease by 22 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Rising mortgage rates have already priced out millions of Americans nationwide from the homebuying market, and they are predicted to stay around 7 percent in the New Year. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Louisville's Christmas Day forecast, according to AccuWeather, is predicted to be a high of 42 degrees with a low of 36 degrees. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024 The group had previously predicted the rate cut would come in April under Das’ leadership. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 The resurgence in interest – not to mention monetary value – suggests that the technology is resilient and unlikely to simply fade into obscurity, as was predicted during its slump. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
Adjective
  • Although the original and major priority is the bear population, it’s not lost on Sheahan that by supporting the bear, the department is also supporting and bringing anticipated opportunities to the sportsman.
    Jacob Mathews | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As global demand continues to grow, particularly with the anticipated approval of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and India, I and other industry experts predict a significant rise in cask prices.
    Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The performance read more like a trial run for her upcoming stadium tour with Kendrick Lamar than a Christmastime jam, but honestly?
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • To take some of the pressure off, read on to find the best NYC dates spots.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Temperatures across the state are forecast to be colder through the weekend.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Conditions are forecast to be cloudy with a high near 51 and winds of up to 5 mph.
    Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • At press time, the lineup for next year’s show had not yet been announced.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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