as in guessing
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I speculate that someone has been using this cabin as a trysting place
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Recent Examples of speculating
The group discusses each video’s development and reception, while speculating as to why viewers connected so much with, say, Natalie Portman rapping obscenities.
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Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
His proposal was rejected, with sources speculating it would have been a bad look for the new United regime.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Their predictions range from speculating about Disney CEO Bob Iger’s succession to the future of Comcast and The Washington Post.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, when Meyers posted the video of Law’s napkin antics on Instagram, fans immediately began wildly speculating Law was confirming a sequel.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
This achievement has got the attention of the emerging technology industry, with experts speculating about the implications for everything from drug discovery to space exploration and the multiverse.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Naturally, this has fans speculating why the quickly rising superstar was written off of television.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
One of the most popular theories centers on the number 286, with many internet users speculating that the crime had symbolic underpinnings.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
His proposal was rejected, with sources speculating it would have been a bad look for the new United regime.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Their predictions range from speculating about Disney CEO Bob Iger’s succession to the future of Comcast and The Washington Post.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, when Meyers posted the video of Law’s napkin antics on Instagram, fans immediately began wildly speculating Law was confirming a sequel.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
This achievement has got the attention of the emerging technology industry, with experts speculating about the implications for everything from drug discovery to space exploration and the multiverse.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Naturally, this has fans speculating why the quickly rising superstar was written off of television.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
One of the most popular theories centers on the number 286, with many internet users speculating that the crime had symbolic underpinnings.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculating
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There has been plenty of speculation about UCLA, with the second personnel director guessing that’ll be the destination.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead of assuming what people want or need, AI and machine learning analyze actual data and recommend alternatives based on individual situations.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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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Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Speculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculating. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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