predicate

verb

ˈpre-də-ˌkāt How to pronounce predicate (audio)
Definition of predicatenext
as in to base
to find a basis she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

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Recent Examples of predicate Far too much coverage of declining trust in science — particularly the anti-vaccine movement — is predicated on the assumption that its adherents are either stupid or crazy. — Rick Berke, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Raiders coach Klint Kubiak’s offense is predicated on exposing this area of the field. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Exactly how much Mallory will get on the field is also predicated on those ahead of him on the depth chart. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 At its core, Sammis’ scheme is predicated on efficiency and making things easy for his quarterback. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predicate
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  • Many products are available across different price tiers based on stone and material (gold or sterling silver).
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Transplants of mature muscle tissue based on stem cells taken from the mouse’s own quadriceps were found to survive for more than 81 days in experiments.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Predicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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