forecasts
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pluralof forecast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
forecastverb (used with object)to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance. -
present tense formof forecast (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
forecastverb (used with object)to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance.
Example Sentences
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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia plunged more than 15 percent after giving a cautious outlook that fell short of forecasts.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
For the current fourth quarter, Marriott forecasts adjusted earnings of $3.14 to $3.21 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Revenue surged by 15% to C$4.77 billion, handily beating forecasts of C$4.66 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Revenue fell 5.5% to $809 million, above analyst forecasts of $786.5 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
I switch on my reading lamp and listen to the shipping forecasts on the radio on low volume.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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