as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
I'm going to guesstimate that this ring is worth $200 or so
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Bernstein estimates sports contracts will make up only about 30% of volumes by 2030.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 May 2026 -
For the top eight multi-state operators, each generating more than $200 million in annual revenue, the firm estimates those companies could have seen as much as a 57% increase in 2025 net income absent the provision.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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“Guesstimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimates. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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