as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
those annual predictings by self-styled psychics that grace the front pages of the tabloids
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as in reading
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 predicting
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Economists at Citi, who were already predicting an interest rate cut from the RBI in February, reiterated that view.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
These platforms invite us to participate directly in predicting real-world events, transforming everyday people into forecasters who shape the future with instinct and judgment.
—Mahesh Vinayagam, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Another indicator of its importance is the blanket coverage of it in mainstream media, with publications predicting the software’s release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Miller is predicting Alonso returns to the Mets on a seven-year, $182 million deal.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
David Phelan Another indicator of its importance is the blanket coverage of it in mainstream media, with publications predicting the software’s release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This includes predicting extreme weather events, the tracks of tropical cyclones and wind power output.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Now that the Eras Tour has wrapped, StubHub is predicting that Coldplay will reign over live events in 2025.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Economists at Citi, who were already predicting an interest rate cut from the RBI in February, reiterated that view.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
These platforms invite us to participate directly in predicting real-world events, transforming everyday people into forecasters who shape the future with instinct and judgment.
—Mahesh Vinayagam, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Another indicator of its importance is the blanket coverage of it in mainstream media, with publications predicting the software’s release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Miller is predicting Alonso returns to the Mets on a seven-year, $182 million deal.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
David Phelan Another indicator of its importance is the blanket coverage of it in mainstream media, with publications predicting the software’s release date.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This includes predicting extreme weather events, the tracks of tropical cyclones and wind power output.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicting
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That would be either flat or slightly below where sales could end up this year, based on predictions.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Below are this week’s Oscar predictions (in alphabetical order) in all 23 categories.Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to continue reading this article.Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The data models and logic for tracking the progress of the pandemic, understanding its spread in the population, forecasting the future course of the pandemic and evaluating potential policy options proved faulty.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Though Tuesday was expected to remain dry, more rain was in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday evening.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Check Meteorologist Chris Tomer’s bi-weekly North America snow forecast here.Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mobile device industry experienced a similar phenomenon in its early years, with consumers eagerly anticipating annual releases and major OS updates.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Institutions need to be open to change and proactively explore new ways of meeting and anticipating the needs of younger generations.Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Opposition becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as Mercury and Saturn clash.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Valya and her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) have high hopes for their new recruit, who Valya is convinced is part of the prophecy, but Sister Kasha, who’s mentored Ynez under Corrino, has been gripped by disturbing portents of things to come.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Officials had issued a critical fire alert on Monday, warning that high winds were expected this week.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting came as law enforcement, for years, has been warning of a growing risk of political violence, some rooted in online radicalization and conspiracy theories.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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