forecast
verb (used with object)
to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance.
is forecasting
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present progressiveof forecast (3rd person singular).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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Roblox is forecasting a 14 percent to 18 percent drop in overall purchases made by players in the current quarter, and its share price has lost more than two-thirds of its value since its high.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The weather service is forecasting high temperatures of up to 108 degrees across the lower mountains and foothills and Cuyama Valley, according to the red flag warning, which goes into effect at 10 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Citigroup is forecasting “timid gains” in the eurozone purchasing managers index for July.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
However, Wood Mackenzie is forecasting that US solar additions will be flat over the next five years despite the need for more power supply in part because of headwinds from permitting bottlenecks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Wall Street is forecasting annual free cash flow will rise to CHF12.9 billion from CHF9.2 billion by then.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
