predictable
[pri-dik-tuh-buh l]
- able to be foretold or declared in advance: New technology allows predictable weather forecasting.
- expected, especially on the basis of previous or known behavior: His complaints are so predictable.
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Contemporary Examples
After a stern media backlash, Dunham decided to pay her opening acts and, predictably, all was forgiven.
Either way, the Internet (obviously, predictably) went nuts: Your move, Hollywood.
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So the power of the authenticating agent in the art world is predictably vast.
Biden, predictably, said “the answer is ‘no’ for two reasons.”
And then predictably, there was a long unprintable list of synonyms and phrases for various sex acts.
Historical Examples
We are moving steadily toward a regulatory system that provides needed protections fairly, predictably, and at minimum cost.
Word Origin and History for predictably
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