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Recent Examples of predictable
The response from the Trumpist forces to this exercise of the checks and balances set up by the Framers has been predictable: outrage that anyone would dare get in the way of their world view.
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William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
But in a season that’s been so impossibly bad, the predictable happened.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
An astonishing 94% of these passwords were either reused, predictable or both.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Gone are the days when Trump could be regarded as an aberration in America’s otherwise predictable geopolitics.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 24 May 2025
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William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
But in a season that’s been so impossibly bad, the predictable happened.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
An astonishing 94% of these passwords were either reused, predictable or both.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Gone are the days when Trump could be regarded as an aberration in America’s otherwise predictable geopolitics.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Where Charlotte’s immigrant community goes for familiar flavors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Wilson’s dominance is routine at this point, and the Aces are increasingly reliant on it.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Righty Manning West came out of the bullpen for KU, but between shortstop Sawyer Smith struggling to come up with a routine ground ball and three doubles, Creighton tallied up five additional runs after Voegele exited.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Murrill’s office also invoked the habitual offenders statute, where criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and face longer prison sentences.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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But when use becomes habitual or driven by pressure, the effects can take a toll.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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With an overall respectable, though unremarkable, performance in his 11 games with the Red Sox, Newcomb is expected to catch on with another team in need of middle-relief or spot-starting help.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Verstappen's initial start from the line looked unremarkable, too—the Mercedes of George Russell seemed more of a threat to the pole man.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Image In Mill Valley, a rather unexceptional house can cost $2 million, and life is good for those who can afford it.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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This should be routine, unexceptional, unremarkable.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An exciting twist on classic Star Trek, Season 3 takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy, and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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The classic business startup model focused on what entrepreneurs wanted to offer to their ideal clients and customers.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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