1
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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2
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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3
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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as in speculation
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Recent Examples of guessing
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Democrats did not get very far into this new wave of 2024 second-guessing before a gunshot rang out in Utah.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The task is a simple guessing game.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent images of the princess got the internet guessing.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
But there was no second-guessing that pose.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout the early, character-developing scenes, the filmmaker throws in nightmarish visual and aural flourishes, leaving us guessing as to their meaning.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Uranus, the tilted ice giant that spins on its side and keeps scientists guessing.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Like the game show, there’s some guessing and gut instinct that goes into finding the right price for a deal.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
That clarity stops the second-guessing—and then teams and the whole company can feel it.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Democrats did not get very far into this new wave of 2024 second-guessing before a gunshot rang out in Utah.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The task is a simple guessing game.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent images of the princess got the internet guessing.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
But there was no second-guessing that pose.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me, so 2 points x2 = 4.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout the early, character-developing scenes, the filmmaker throws in nightmarish visual and aural flourishes, leaving us guessing as to their meaning.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Uranus, the tilted ice giant that spins on its side and keeps scientists guessing.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Like the game show, there’s some guessing and gut instinct that goes into finding the right price for a deal.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guessing
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At the current high multiple, that translates to about $6–7 billion in profits, or roughly $16 billion in revenue, assuming a 40% net margin—a target consistent with long-term projections.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Allen has to find a way to beat Patrick Mahomes or, more to the point, the Bills have to find a way to beat the Chiefs — assuming Kansas City recovers from its 0-2 start.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Series 11 should last longer, with Apple estimating 24 hours of use on a charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Airlines faced massive deficits after 9/11, with the Air Transport Association estimating losses of $10 billion in the immediate aftermath.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Football is exchanging ball control and patient build-up (like Emery has sought) for a more direct, forward-thinking approach once more.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stop thinking 'offshore,' start building ecosystems.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There has long been speculation that at least two of them needed to drop out to give an opposition candidate a chance against Mamdani, who many view as too far on the Left side of the political spectrum to be mayor.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deion’s health struggles in the offseason were an object of speculation.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Experiencing or even suspecting age discrimination can leave job seekers and employees questioning how to move forward.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As several people began suspecting Khloe was behind the texts, her parents came to her defense.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Belly, with her flaws and indecision, reflects the awkward but deeply human process of figuring oneself out.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There’s a path to an Eagles blowout like February, but my guess is the Eagles defense is still figuring themselves out at this point in the season.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When she was eventually released, Lee and a small group of her followers made the journey to America to spread their gospel, believing the people of Manchester to be poisoned by the teachings of the Church of England.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stop believing the convergence narrative.—
Barry Libert,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Climate risk doesn’t live in theory.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Department of Education argued that HB 1069 is protected by Florida’s First Amendment right of government speech, a legal theory that the government has the right to prevent any opposing views to its own in schools or any government platform.—
James B. Blasingame,
The Conversation,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Guessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guessing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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