foreseeable

[fawr-see-uh-buhl] / fɔrˈsi ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

calculable

Synonyms

WEAK

accountable ascertainable computable countable discoverable estimable measurable predictable reckonable

Antonyms

WEAK

incalculable inestimable uncomputable

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due hoped-for looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

ADJECTIVE

predictable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certain

WEAK

anticipated calculable expected foreseen likely prepared sure surefire

Antonyms

WEAK

improbable unexpected unforeseen unpredictable

Example Sentences

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Well, the LNG terminal will keep your economy afloat for the foreseeable.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Joachim Nagel, a European Central Bank board member and president of the Bundesbank, said on Monday: “There is no relief in sight for the foreseeable future.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

So keeping interest rates higher for longer means getting a business loan, a mortgage, and even a job may be harder for the foreseeable future.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

While widely anticipated, it makes Straumann one of the few names in the sector that will see earnings expectations go up in the foreseeable future, Jefferies analysts wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

We shall not bridge that gap with particle accelerators in the foreseeable future!

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

foreseeable

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