Thesaurus results for PROGNOSTICATOR

prognosticator

noun

Definition of prognosticator

as in forecaster

one who predicts future events or developments one of the best prognosticators in the weather business

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Recent Examples of prognosticator 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 Curry also raved about rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, expressed dismay that some prognosticators expect the Warriors to miss the postseason, and dished on coach Steve Kerr’s new offensive philosophy. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Then, on Friday, the election prognosticator updated 15 House races in favor of Democrats. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026 Wyle was considered the front-runner in the category by awards prognosticators, including The Times’ Glenn Whipp. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Perhaps even more than usual, the Dallas Cowboys have been a popular pick among prognosticators for a deep playoff run. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 The prognosticators who picked Oregon to win its first national championship might have downplayed the impact of Lanning having to replace both coordinators who left for head coaching jobs. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Malkovich is considered by prognosticators to be firmly in the mix in what is a very competitive best actor category this awards season with Matt Damon, Tom Cruise, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Scott, Sebastian Stan and Javier Bardem among a deep field. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator

Noun

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

Definition of forecaster

Noun

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

Noun

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