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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“This results in increased levels of Atlantic vertical wind shear,” according to Phil Klotzbach, a hurricane forecaster at Colorado State University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The weather pattern suggests near to smaller-than-usual inventory builds that could reduce the storage surplus to 160 Bcf-170 Bcf from the current 195 Bcf, the forecaster adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The most stylish way to wear them this summer is with a kitten heel, according to fashion expert and trend forecaster Angela Baidoo.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
"The typhoon is likely to continue weakening because environmental conditions are not favourable," CWA forecaster Wang Ping-hsiang said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
A weather forecaster in Columbus, Ohio, predicted: “Low today, 48: high, 4,800.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
