second-guesses

verb

Definition of second-guessesnext
present tense third-person singular of second-guess
1
as in outmaneuvers

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2
as in speculates (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second-guesses
  1. analyzes
  2. believes
  3. concludes
  4. explores
Verb
  • In one video, Obama analyzes a clip of Pam and her daughter talking about one of Pam's dates.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The equipment then analyzes each of the dimples.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzes
Verb
  • Ball believes that Posen ultimately ended up with the perfect job for him.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In good news for the baby-boom generation (born 1946 to 1964), now aged between 60 and 78, Perls believes that as many as 5 to 10% of them could live to 100 or older.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of believes
Verb
  • Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of concludes
Verb
  • The series explores each home’s unique history, as well as the intriguing backstories of the buyers and sellers, per HGTV.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explores
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