PREDICTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

predicts

verb

present tense third-person singular of predict

as in reads

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 predicts The former chief futurist at OpenAI predicts that there will inevitably be rogue AI agents operating independently of human control. — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2026 And while storms will cool things off to the low 80s by the end of the week, The Weather Channel predicts that the month's temperatures will be above average for the season. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Gartner predicts that over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, citing escalating costs, unclear business value and inadequate risk controls. — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Almanac still predicts celestial events like Supermoons every year. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 The National Weather Service in Miami predicts even higher rain chances this weekend, with a 75% chance on Saturday and Sunday and 70% chance on Sunday. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 As robotics improves and becomes less expensive, Gates predicts machines could begin competing with humans for some work in industries such as construction and hospitality before the end of the decade. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 Legal expert predicts ‘lengthy’ jury deliberations The jury sent just one note to the court Friday, asking to see the prescription pill bottles and the knife, according to defense attorney Kevin Reddington. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … LONG OVERDUE – 'National Treasure' director predicts upcoming third film won't be able to 'ignore' politics. — FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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In 1996, when the first three novels were reprinted again, Kennedy appended a prelude that reads like an account of the cycle’s evolution—except that the author of these books is identified as Billy Phelan’s nephew Daniel Quinn.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Within seconds of a leader walking into a room, a team reads and reflects the kind of energy that person is projecting.

— Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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The startup anticipates slashing its AI token spend by 75%, from $15-20 million to $4-5 million annually, as a result of the AI ban policy.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipates as many as 20,000 passengers a day during Burning Man.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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The doctors’ group, Protect Young Fans, warns of the potential health risks posed by highly caffeinated drinks like Monster Energy, particularly to children and adolescents, citing a growing body of scientific research across the medical spectrum.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
This comes on top of the area already receiving nine to 15 inches of rain as the weather service warns people not to drive in the hazardous conditions.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of warns

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At Saul's request, the witch summons what appears to be the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel, who foretells Saul's death in battle — raising the question of theodicy, or why an all-powerful God would allow an apparently diabolical act to occur.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Annabeth has grown to care for Percy, but like Thalia, his fate is possibly tied to a prophecy that foretells of him destroying or saving Olympus.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of foretells

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Gary announces debris removal plans The city of Gary announced Wednesday that it’s partnered with contractors and residents to launch storm recovery and debris removal operations.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Every few weeks, another headline announces that artificial intelligence has matched a doctor, beaten a doctor, or is finally ready to become one.

— Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of announces

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The backlash to the Barbara decision presages another legal and cultural battle over the meaning of the 14th Amendment and its role in the debate over who is recognized as an American citizen, observers say.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
But a lack of accountability presages failure for California’s big reform.

— Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of presages

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AccuWeather forecasts that daytime highs in those regions will hit as much as 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages through the opening days of September.

— James Powel, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions Thursday and Friday, with highs in the low 80s.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026

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