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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 predicted
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 However, while a potentially strong El Niño is predicted to develop by the end of the summer to early fall, there is not one present right now. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 But some movies, either deliberately or inadvertently, manage to offer glimpses into the future, either through visions of technological advances or predicted social and political trends. —David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026 The recall ended with the result many polls had predicted for a while. —Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 The professor thus predicted that the structure will remain for at least two weeks. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 However, production was predicted to start in early 2026, making a 2027 release likely. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 According to a weather service forecast, wind gusts in Fresno are predicted to reach up to 20 mph on Tuesday, while Merced winds could hit 15 mph. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Southeast Michigan is predicted to experience another round of severe weather on Wednesday. —Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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One study that Edens was involved in was initiated by the Texas Defender Service and looked at whether experts accurately predicted future violence by defendants. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 However, while a potentially strong El Niño is predicted to develop by the end of the summer to early fall, there is not one present right now. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 But some movies, either deliberately or inadvertently, manage to offer glimpses into the future, either through visions of technological advances or predicted social and political trends. —David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026 The recall ended with the result many polls had predicted for a while. —Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 The professor thus predicted that the structure will remain for at least two weeks. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 However, production was predicted to start in early 2026, making a 2027 release likely. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 According to a weather service forecast, wind gusts in Fresno are predicted to reach up to 20 mph on Tuesday, while Merced winds could hit 15 mph. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Southeast Michigan is predicted to experience another round of severe weather on Wednesday. —Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicted
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The highly anticipated final book, Burn of the Everflame, will be released on September 8, 2026.— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.— Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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An expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iranian officials is being put on hold after negotiators from Tehran reportedly declined to participate.— Mike Sheen,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, the mayor outlined his plan to close an expected $146 million budget deficit for the new fiscal year that begins in July.— Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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The fund projected global public debt will hit 99% of world GDP by 2028, breaching the 100% threshold sooner than previously forecast.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Higher prices are also forecast for April.— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.— Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
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In his autobiography, Wright discusses how his mother prophesied his future as an architect, decorating his nursery with buildings to encourage this development.— Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
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People were told that artificial intelligence was the final asteroid in the extinction event prophesied by Trevor Horn, and further told that generative models and algorithmic composition would democratize creation until value ceased to exist.— William Jones, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.— Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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But before Othership and Akari Sauna, the 1970 film Deep End foretold this trend in a much creepier and surrealist manner.— Air Mail, Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
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Every year there’s at least one rising artist who gets a substantially bigger bonanza of nominations than anyone had prognosticated, and this year that artist is Leon Thomas.— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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