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forecaster

noun

Definition of forecaster

as in diviner

one who predicts future events or developments a financial forecaster who is widely followed by investors

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Recent Examples of forecaster The Santa Ana winds and hot temperatures have exacerbated fire danger in Southern California and forecasters say gusts will likely strengthen. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 In particular, fire officials drew heat for failing to pre-deploy engines to Pacific Palisades, despite forecasters warning of extreme fire weather conditions. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Models show temperatures on Saturday will fall 10 degrees below normal and roughly 20 to 25 degrees cooler than Friday, forecasters say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Given the influence of El Niño this winter, much of the country is expected to be milder and wetter than average, though not necessarily less snowy than is typical, according to NOAA forecasters. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Temperatures continue to trend cooler and are now expected to reach only the lower to mid-50s, forecasters said. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Expect the relief to continue most of Wednesday, but rain chances will increase through the week and weekend, according to forecasters. — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of diviner

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Also known as Umm Umara, the companion of prophet Muhammad took up arms at the Battle of Uhud.

— Sara Harmouch, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
This overarching label encompassed Anabaptists, Baptists, Brownists, Levelers, Antinomians, Presbyterians, Ranters and many of the highly individual prophets and seers of 1640s Britain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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Week six is now upon us, and with that, several data points are now available for prognosticators and experts alike to draw from and anger fans with in the process.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The Cook Political Report, the nonpartisan election prognosticator, moved 18 more House seats toward favoring Democrats on Friday.

— Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

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