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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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 overnight data was little changed, thereby maintaining bearish weather patterns for the 3-20 day forecast period,” the forecaster adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
At this pale fear assailed them, and next they heard again the old forecaster, Halitherses Mastorides.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
