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predictable

adjective

Definition of predictable

as in expected

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Recent Examples of predictable For most home bakers, a 15-ounce can of plain puree remains the cheapest, fastest and most predictable choice. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Cuomo downplayed the wave of objections, framing the pushback as a predictable reaction to a major market shift. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Although modern recreational hot-air ballooning was still in its infancy in the United States, its popularity was soaring, with technological breakthroughs in the 1960s having made the sport safer and more predictable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 The film has its share of detractors, too, with some criticizing the film — with its script by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini — for being a rather predictable revenge thriller that doesn’t do anything with its Gotham City location. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predictable

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Adjective

Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch has been a huge hit for Paramount+ and the expected Season 2 renewal came with two episodes still to stream of Season 1.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of expected

Adjective

The answer is that there are some cases where quantum waves interfere constructively and give rise to a pattern familiar from classical physics.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
For experienced yogis, doing yoga from a chair can offer new ways to explore familiar movements, says Pate, who incorporates a chair into many of her regular yoga classes.

— Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

In June, after what Grace described as a routine pregnancy and delivery, the couple welcomed their daughter.

— Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
What started as a routine bike ride home turned into a terrifying fight for survival for Katherine Marroquin on Sunday night.

— Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of routine

Adjective

Prosecutors say Morgan is also charged as a habitual offender, fourth offense.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of habitual

Adjective

Ordinary except, of course, for that time humans punched it, opening the door for the Hera mission to explore the previously unremarkable rocks.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Can real transcendence come from sharing physical pleasures with unremarkable people who just happen to live in the same town as you?

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 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

The collection follows a very classic autumnal color palette, with speckles of burgundy, brown, khaki, and deep greens.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Rooms Standard rooms are classic in look and feel with dark wood furniture and neutral fabrics, yet appointed with modern embellishments such as universal outlets and bedside light controls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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