predictable
adjective
pre·dict·able
pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl 
1
: capable of being predicted : able to be known, seen, or declared in advance
a predictable reaction/outcome
a very predictable plot
changes occurring at a steady and predictable rate
2
: behaving in a way that is expected
I knew he would say that. He's so predictable.
predictability
noun
By comparing the projections, meteorologists can get a measure of the weather's predictability: The less agreement among the forecasts, the less predictable the weather.
—
Richard Monastersky
Richard Monastersky
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But Green dismissed that explanation, arguing that such predictable outages would compromise surveillance integrity year-round.
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Tarun Galagali, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Variety Is The Spice Of Life This was a major development as jalapeños aren't a very predictable crop by nature.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
But Green dismissed that explanation, arguing that such predictable outages would compromise surveillance integrity year-round.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Similar to the vibes of Ghost Energy or Taco Bell, CTRL is a bold and quirky alternative to the boring and predictable products enjoyed by your normie friend with a stable job, health insurance, and a car with a properly functioning exhaust pipe.
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 17 July 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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