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
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Global conflicts, extreme weather events, changes in governments and more keep business leaders guessing what the knock-on impact on key supply chains, markets and the bottom line will be.
—Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).
—Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Domi made a perfect pass and kept the goaltender guessing until the last minute.
—Omar White, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
My entire row spent the flight making friendship bracelets and guessing about final-show surprises.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Global conflicts, extreme weather events, changes in governments and more keep business leaders guessing what the knock-on impact on key supply chains, markets and the bottom line will be.
—Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).
—Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Domi made a perfect pass and kept the goaltender guessing until the last minute.
—Omar White, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
My entire row spent the flight making friendship bracelets and guessing about final-show surprises.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guessing
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There’s speculation that the forthcoming Metroid Prime 4 might straddle both consoles the way Breath of the Wild launched on both the Wii U and the Switch back in 2017.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the summer, Wolff met with Verstappen’s father, Jos, and the driver’s manager Raymond Vermeulen, fuelling speculation the Silver Arrows were working on a deal.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even when assuming that a product works well and its technology and application are based on sound and robust scientific evidence, adoption and long-term success depend heavily on a customer's first experience and expectations.Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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For many forward-thinking leaders, coaching can be useful for integrating technical and social skills - so that Gen Z can deliver the future of work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The previous truth exists as a thorough rejection of modern economic theory promoted by individuals within the Keynesian, monetarist, and Austrian schools.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Besides the fact that the case against Combs is ongoing, many of these theories do not take into account that there are not-famous people who live in L.A. whose homes are also being destroyed.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fall of the government of Bashar Assad in Syria has raised fears of an Islamic State resurgence on home turf, with some believing its resurrection is already underway.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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This takes the guesswork out of stepping down in weight during an exercise to max out your muscle capacity.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The best makeup brush sets take the guesswork out of building out your arsenal of tools.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Guessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guessing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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