as in speculation
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as in assuming
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing
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Recent Examples of guessing
Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Corporations need to go beyond guessing about potential and make unicorn-development more about proving potential.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Hosted at Marcellus Farms, the event, known for its exclusive, invite-only format, left attendees guessing until the last minute.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Often variations on a theme, the dishes would be changed continuously to keep things fresh and his customers guessing.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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How To Play Competitive Wordle Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Corporations need to go beyond guessing about potential and make unicorn-development more about proving potential.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Hosted at Marcellus Farms, the event, known for its exclusive, invite-only format, left attendees guessing until the last minute.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Often variations on a theme, the dishes would be changed continuously to keep things fresh and his customers guessing.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guessing
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News on the luxury grapevine lifted shares of Burberry and EssilorLuxottica yesterday amid speculation that two major industry deals are underway.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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The news of Beau’s death, along with, now, the heartbreaking news of Jackie’s arrest in connection with his death has overwhelmed us with grief and speculation and confusion.Vicki Gerdes / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company experienced changes in control, with Evan Bloomberg assuming full voting control through the assignment of Series A Preferred Stock.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Stratos Renewables Corporation's financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern, with management intending to identify potential merger candidates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This data can even be made available for training general-purpose vision and language AI models that are useful outside of a robotic process, such as estimating the root cause of why a barcode was not successfully scanned.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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First, estimating the probability of rare events requires increasingly large amounts of data.Kathie Dello, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
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Tailoring your message to show how digital tools address customer-specific challenges—such as boosting operational efficiency—positions your organization as a forward-thinking partner.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Like, my blood pressure is rising just thinking about the whisper singing.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Boulanger, Jones would often later say, drilled into him an appreciation for the endless possibilities contained within the confines of music theory.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The theory proposes that each generation should be considered a separate social group formed by specific historical events and social and cultural environments.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Geiger, believing her gun was unloaded, pointed the weapon at Osborne and pulled the trigger, striking him once near the pelvis, police said, adding Geiger attempted medical aid and called 911.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
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Exuberance permeates headlines, and investors are flooding tech equities believing this development would last eternally.Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Klein October 30, 2024 7:17 AM EDT With roughly 4.5 million pre-worn clothing items in its inventory, the online shop ThredUp is employing AI to help customers take the guesswork out of secondhand shopping.Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Of course, the tea lover in your life probably knows that already—this pot just takes the guesswork out of the morning cup for them.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mapping assets and services as well as creating threat models are key to understanding interconnections and calculating supply chain implications.Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Also, calculating the correct payment amount can be difficult when income fluctuates during the year and from year to year.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Guessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guessing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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