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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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Its March forecast only adds 62,000 new jobs.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Orkney and Shetland have a warning for Sunday until 15:00, with peak gusts of 60-70mph forecast and "slight chance" of 85mph in exposed areas.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The food-and-snacks company narrowed its annual forecast amid mixed quarterly results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Gusty Santa Ana winds were forecast for much of Southern California on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No one told Burnham about the fire, no one told him of the cancellations, and no one told him of Murphy’s forecast.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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