forecast
verb (used with object)
to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance.
forecaster
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a word derived from
forecast.
Example Sentences
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“You’re going to have excess production capacity, and that’s going to create much more competition between mills to drive down prices, and that hurts profits,” said Josh Spoores, an analyst for steel market forecaster CRU.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could see seven- to nine-degree higher average winter temperatures compared to last year, said Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather’s lead U.S. long-range forecaster.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
Rebuilding those stocks could mean high bills "well beyond the winter", the forecaster said.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Pacific has been unusually active this season, according to National Weather Service lead forecaster Bob Oravec, with storm activity running above average during what is already the peak of hurricane season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Augurey has since enjoyed a vogue as a home weather forecaster, though many find its almost continual moaning during the winter months difficult to bear.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
