forecast
verb (used with object)
to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance.
have been forecasting
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present perfect progressiveof forecast.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Some analysts have been forecasting this for a while.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Analysts at its Electricity National Control Centre have been forecasting what could happen during the World Cup, which starts later this month.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Analysts surveyed by FactSet have been forecasting 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.43 a share with revenue growth of 17%.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2025
Next, the economic recession people have been forecasting for years actually happens.
From Slate ● May 23, 2025
Retailers have been forecasting a less-robust holiday season than in years past.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
