1
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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2
as in to think
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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4
as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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Recent Examples of reckon
Her case, along with that of George Floyd in Minneapolis, helped spark a national reckoning over race and policing, and attracted the scrutiny of the Justice Department.
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Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Norway has taken several important steps in recent years to reckon with this historical reality, not least a truth-and-reconciliation commission launched in 2018.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
For example, there were only six penalties awarded on-field in matches involving Chelsea, but the KMI reckons there should have been 16.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In any case, such moments of reckoning often shape how leaders approach decision-making, risk and mentorship moving forward.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Norway has taken several important steps in recent years to reckon with this historical reality, not least a truth-and-reconciliation commission launched in 2018.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
For example, there were only six penalties awarded on-field in matches involving Chelsea, but the KMI reckons there should have been 16.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In any case, such moments of reckoning often shape how leaders approach decision-making, risk and mentorship moving forward.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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In Dnipro, the death toll was estimated to be 16, with over 40 people sustaining injuries, said regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Authorities estimate the passageway extended roughly 1,933 feet, reaching depths of about 55 feet underground and standing as tall as 4½ feet in some sections.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The chances of 3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson choosing UGA are higher than most think.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Forecast values calculated by CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The organization calculated the average tuition and financial aid assistance at schools around the nation, then report the median of those averages.—
Chase Jordan
June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Threewitt said the state's electric demand has shifted dramatically in the last decade, as residents rely more heavily on technology.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The Treasury Department will also consider using Iranian assets to support repairs for past damage, according to the source who confirmed earlier reporting from Reuters on Saturday.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But the brothers - who like to keep their followers guessing - have yet to confirm their attendance at the forum.—
Andrew Osborn,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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In a YouTube video, Burrows explained that the Islanders would try to guess the time of the day by the position of the sun.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Police believe the incident occurred when at least two people began shooting at each other at the festival.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Both her audition and her callback had fallen flat, but the company must have figured that casting an amateur from hard-luck Butte as Lucetta would make good press.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Rather than merely a stylish shot of Charli, the photograph by Aidan Zamiri figures musician John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and film director Martin Scorsese, three men who in some capacity epitomize their respective fields.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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