1
as in estimated
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 thought
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in calculated
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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as in relied
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 reckoned
The per-charge range is no less impressive, with its 1,440-mAh downtube battery reckoned good for up to 260 km (162 miles) at the lowest PAS setting.
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New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Wolff reckoned that the impact of Antonelli's previous mistakes is weighing him down.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gen Z’s new goalposts America has never reckoned with a generation unwilling to blame themselves for the failure of its Dream.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Before Israel began a counterattack against Hezbollah in September 2024, this strategy was reckoned brilliant by Iran’s supporters and adversaries alike.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s violent past has yet to be fully reckoned with, but this trial marks a historic departure from impunity, said Lucas Figueiredo, the author of several books about the country’s most recent dictatorship.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The song instantly sparked rumors of a feud between the two singers—fans reckoned that Del Rey’s vague lyrics had something to do with Cain’s friendship with Del Rey’s ex, Salem musician Jack Donoghue.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Truly a wine to be reckoned with.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Wolff reckoned that the impact of Antonelli's previous mistakes is weighing him down.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gen Z’s new goalposts America has never reckoned with a generation unwilling to blame themselves for the failure of its Dream.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Before Israel began a counterattack against Hezbollah in September 2024, this strategy was reckoned brilliant by Iran’s supporters and adversaries alike.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s violent past has yet to be fully reckoned with, but this trial marks a historic departure from impunity, said Lucas Figueiredo, the author of several books about the country’s most recent dictatorship.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The song instantly sparked rumors of a feud between the two singers—fans reckoned that Del Rey’s vague lyrics had something to do with Cain’s friendship with Del Rey’s ex, Salem musician Jack Donoghue.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Truly a wine to be reckoned with.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoned
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The vaccines are estimated to prevented 38 million deaths among people born between 2000 and 2030 in 98 low and middle-income countries, according to the CDC.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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There is a chronic lack of supply across the country, estimated by some experts to be between 4 and 7 million homes.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now, in the wake of his death, the right is arguing in private and in public — on X, on podcasts, and in anonymous comments — over what Kirk really thought about Israel.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But right now, Astorino said, CEOs who thought their jobs would be like driving on a three-lane road are instead finding themselves on a 12-lane highway in a warzone.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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League Phase Draw Given the nature of the UEFA club coefficients which are calculated on the basis of continental performance, not all teams in each pot were of equal strength.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Social Security FAQs How is the Social Security COLA calculated?—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those budget airlines long relied on rock-bottom fares and fees for everything else from seat assignments to cabin baggage, a model large network airlines have copied with their basic economy tickets.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Unlike many of the other biggest names in the music industry, Bieber hasn’t relied on festivals in the past.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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By Jesse Newell and David Carrillo Peñaloza To be fair, the Kansas City Chiefs opened the season with two losses to teams that are undefeated and considered Super Bowl contenders.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the UK, Canada, and Australia are considered among Israel’s closest allies did little to blunt their angry reaction or sway their calls for annexation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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The offense, under McDaniels, will continue to morph its identity week-to-week, and the coaches simply figured that running a store-brand version of a Shanahan offense was their best course against a bad Dolphins defense.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sailing stripes figured as a tank dresses and sleeveless collared shirts.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another New Mexico family believed that the boy in the image was 9-year-old Michael Henley, who had vanished on a hunting trip with his father in April 1988.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Administrators then questioned them, computed risk scores and decided who to detain.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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An average percentage of Democratic and Republican votes could be computed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Reckoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoned. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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