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Definitions

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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Hyundai North America Chief Executive Randy Parker said Wednesday that he expects elevated fuel prices for the foreseeable future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The overhang around the partnership renewal with Amex “is behind them for the foreseeable future,” the analyst added.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But many expect markets to remain volatile for the foreseeable future.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Last month, Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, announced it would close "for the foreseeable future".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Or if those words are too difficult to utter, then say: “Not in the foreseeable future.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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