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Recent Examples of predictable
Since Microsoft trained the AI model generating the interactive Quake II imagery on video footage of people playing the actual game, predictable things happen in predictable places.
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea started surprisingly brightly but have become dull and predictable.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The politics of this are entirely predictable and precarious.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller nations and startups gain predictable rules, spurring innovation across the Atlantic.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea started surprisingly brightly but have become dull and predictable.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The politics of this are entirely predictable and precarious.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller nations and startups gain predictable rules, spurring innovation across the Atlantic.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictable
Adjective
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The crossings also have to be familiar words all the way across those entries.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many patients only seek care when something is wrong, rather than maintaining routine checkups.—
Towncare Dental,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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And in many cases, the culture simply does not give permission to challenge routine thinking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In Spain, those who receive a light prison sentence do not usually serve time unless the offense involves a violent crime or if the defendant is a habitual offender.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following a five-day jury trial, 54-year-old Roy Jones was convicted of second-degree murder and three habitual criminal sentence enhancers in the death of Angela Cordova, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The second single off 2016’s unremarkable Wonderful Crazy Night did help keep John’s streak going on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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For all the breathless anticipation that Florida, Auburn, Houston and Duke will produce a riveting semifinal doubleheader that offsets what otherwise has been an unremarkable March Madness, there is another possibility: The Blue Devils are in a class of their own.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Zapad exercises were unexceptional in and of themselves.—
Emily Ferris,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Oct. 2017
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The movie offers phantasmagorical twists on unexceptional banalities.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker, with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether attending a formal evening affair or a casual garden ceremony, there’s a style for everyone, from classic silhouettes to those with a modern twist – at a price point to fit every budget.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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