predictable

adjective

Definition of predictablenext
as in expected

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Recent Examples of predictable The European Union is already positioning itself as a reliable, predictable alternative to both China and the United States. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 SpaceX will need to show that this process is becoming predictable and routine. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Buyers underwrite predictable margins at higher multiples than volatile ones. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Ballistic missile defenses are designed to track relatively predictable trajectories, while air-defense systems generally focus on lower-altitude threats. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predictable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
  1. expected
  2. familiar
  3. routine
  4. habitual
  5. unremarkable
  6. unexceptional
  7. classic
Adjective
  • But perhaps no one feels its expected passage in the Senate as acutely, or as personally, as Peter Mills.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The indie studio defied convention by taking the project out in August, usually considered a dead period with many executives on vacation as the TV business takes a breather before an expected post-Labor Day influx of pitches.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of expected
Adjective
  • The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Because of their research, by 2016 routine genetic testing could detect SMARCA2 variants.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, those technologies automated routine work — and increased the value of workers who could analyze information, solve problems, and advise people.
    — Mary Moreland, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine
Adjective
  • One was to note that a habitual marijuana user had made some disastrous driving decisions.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Lowery pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in addition to possession of a firearm by a felon in July, both Class D felonies with habitual offender status.
    — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of habitual
Adjective
  • An unremarkable meal, or a conversation that fills 10 spare minutes rarely feels consequential on its own.
    — Justin Vaughn, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Only six rather unremarkable tropical storms have formed there this season.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unremarkable
Adjective
  • The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.
    — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Definition of unexceptional
Adjective
  • Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of classic

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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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