as in predictions
a declaration that something will happen in the future
want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
the station's meteorologist forecasts sun for the next five days
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Recent Examples of forecasts
Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Temperatures are dropping fast in North Georgia, and while snow may have been wishful thinking a week ago, updated forecasts may have some more hope.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The administration’s budget request would have eliminated all of NOAA’s research laboratories, including those like the National Severe Storms Laboratory that work to make weather forecasts more accurate.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
As of Wednesday, January 14, the weather in Healy will be around 16-19 degrees below zero for most of the day, according to local forecasts — and dipped as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit during the time that he's been missing.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
And because Greenland is upwind from Europe, weather data collected on the island proved essential for battlefield forecasts as officers planned their moves during World War II.
—Paul Bierman, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Stephenshaw attributed that to the LAO’s assumption that there could be a future stock market downturn, which the state does not incorporate into its financial forecasts.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s budget is only an initial proposal and will evolve as financial forecasts are updated and state lawmakers, who must work with the governor to finalize the budget by mid-June, negotiate changes.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
There is a lot of buzz around vertical drama with frothy forecasts for viewing numbers and revenues for the ultra-shortform series, which started out in Asia and are taking root around the world.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The International Energy Agency in Paris forecasts a record oil surplus in 2026 as supplies swell from both OPEC+ and its competitors while demand growth slows.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Eaton forecasts that the global liquid cooling market will grow to roughly $8 billion to $9 billion by 2028, up from approximately $ 3 billion in 2018.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Bank of America forecasts that there will be at least a million humanoid robots shipped annually by 2035, while Morgan Stanley predicts that more than a billion will be in use by 2050.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
FedEx now forecasts a $300 million decline in adjusted operating income at FedEx Freight compared to the $100 million expectation shared in September.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
But as modern scientific capability made the almanac's seasonal weather forecasts less necessary, the publication remained beloved for its folksy charm.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Melissa could dump up to 30 inches of rain on Jamaica.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather forecasts a high of 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies for Halloween in Louisville.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Stanley, meanwhile, beat analysts’ forecasts on both lines for the quarter.
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This data comes as Morgan Stanley forecasts global energy storage installations to reach 600 GWh in 2025, with a further increase to over 900 GWh in 2026.
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
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Ahead of the season premiere, several of her family members spoke about their predictions for how her stint on the show will play out.—
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The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.—
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The study by Diversified Energy Specialists predicts that smaller fuel dealers will be negatively affected by the policy more than larger companies.—
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In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe.—
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
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“Forecasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecasts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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