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forecast

[fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr- /
NOUN
prediction, often of weather or business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
budget calculation estimate outlook prognosis projection
STRONG
anticipation augury cast conjecture divination foreknowledge foreseeing foresight foretelling forethought foretoken guess planning precognition prescience prevision prognostication prophecy
Antonyms
STRONG
hindsight ignorance thoughtlessness
VERB
predict, guess
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate augur calculate conclude determine estimate foresee foretell gauge portend
STRONG
adumbrate conjecture demonstrate divine figure gather infer plan predetermine presage prognosticate prophesy reason surmise telegraph
WEAK
call the turn dope out figure out in the cards see it coming soothsay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin doubt start
STRONG
misunderstand

Example Sentences

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Aehr added that the customer has provided it with a forecast for additional systems, with follow-on orders possible later this calendar year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Its March forecast only adds 62,000 new jobs.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

But bills are forecast to rise sharply when the next energy cap takes effect in July due to the jump in oil prices since the beginning of Middle East conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has forecast 2.4% growth this year, 1.9% in 2027 and an average of 1.8% through 2036.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This was when I normally switch on my radio to listen to the shipping forecast.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.