Thesaurus results for PROGNOSTICATOR

prognosticator

noun

Definition of prognosticator

as in forecaster

one who predicts future events or developments one of the best prognosticators in the weather business

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Recent Examples of prognosticator The combined success of these blockbusters — not to mention the droves of smaller-scale films doing their part — has helped vault the domestic box office back to numbers many prognosticators thought were ancient history. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 The trouble is that most prognosticators are still fighting the last war. — Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In the top 10 this season in many statistical categories on the PGA Tour, Morikawa fit the eye of many pre-championship prognosticators this week. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The Ohio band/art movement/social prognosticators Devo make its first Connecticut appearance in decades. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 But this past spring, when prognosticators began predicting what Hollywood tentpoles might premiere on the Croisette, the pickings were slim. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 May 2026 The prognosticators still make Democrats a slight favorite to retake control of the House based on the fact that Republicans, of course, only have a very narrow majority, meaning the Democrats only have to win a few net seats this fall. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Those questions have internet analysts and draft prognosticators skeptical to say the least. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder was the 56th choice, at least a round earlier than most prognosticators had him getting drafted. — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognosticator

Noun

With thousands of homes and businesses still in the dark Thursday, forecasters warned yet another tropical cyclone is likely to approach the islands soon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Saturday, bringing a potential for flash flooding, forecasters say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of forecaster

Noun

Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of diviner

Noun

But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
When 70 chickens at a local farm lay 128 eggs in just one night after the arrival of a red helmet biker Emanuel, the event is described as a miracle and Emanuel hailed by the local priest as a prophet of divine powers.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026