forecast
verb (used with object)
to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance.
are forecasting
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present progressiveof forecast.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Analysts are forecasting the August headline personal consumption expenditures price index to rise 0.4% month over month from 0.2% in July, while remaining unchanged at 3.7% year over year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
The company is guiding for $17.9 billion to $18.1 billion in revenue during the current fiscal first quarter, while analysts are forecasting $18.04 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
They are forecasting a year-over-year earnings increase of 23.1%, according to FactSet.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“We are forecasting a moment where we will need to address these issues and we want to start now to think about the future as well.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
“We are forecasting USD/KRW moving toward the 1400 handle over time and for the Bank of Korea to hike rates twice this year,” Wan says in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
