as in to base
to find a basis she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

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Recent Examples of predicate His selection was predicated on a heralded career as a collegiate coach for leading Florida to consecutive national championships in 2006 and 2007. Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 But that argument is predicated on the economy being good. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 His story is predicated on the story that was told to him. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 But that argument is predicated on the economy being good. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predicate

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“Predicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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