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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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In 2026, it has forecast revenue of up to $51.7 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

This divergence has forecast market declines around a half dozen times in the past three decades.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The company may not forecast annual 30% gross-merchandise-volume growth, but the median scenario could be around 25%.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

There are light and variable 5 to 10 mph winds blowing in the area, with gusts of up to 20 mph forecast into the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

Vocabulary lists containing forecast

Power Prefix: fore-

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