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

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None of the companies is profitable and all will continue to post losses for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But it is the largest by far, and the likelihood that it will be that way for the foreseeable future should count for something.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Jason Kidd signed a four-year, $40-million contract extension after the 2024 season, seemingly cementing him as the Dallas Mavericks head coach for the foreseeable future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

These are reasons Packard thinks the company can grow at 25% plus for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • May 13, 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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