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as in assessment
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
that old chest isn't worth much by my reckoning, but an antiques dealer might think otherwise
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as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
you forgot about the decimal point, so your reckoning was way off
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as in estimating
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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as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in calculating
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 relying
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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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
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Recent Examples of reckoning
Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
McGreevy is basically Miles Mikolas, who also had some stretches of success, but there is a reckoning that’s almost certainly coming at him like the proverbial freight train.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But memorializing a man and reckoning with what was done to him (and how much, or how little, our city has changed since) are two distinct things.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
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Noun
The couple takes in a boarder, Herald Loomis, whose search for his missing wife draws the house into a reckoning with forces — both human and supernatural — that haunt everyone who is rooming there.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
McGreevy is basically Miles Mikolas, who also had some stretches of success, but there is a reckoning that’s almost certainly coming at him like the proverbial freight train.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history emerges, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But memorializing a man and reckoning with what was done to him (and how much, or how little, our city has changed since) are two distinct things.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Now, the farmer is running the calculations.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Often referred to as the next frontier of computing, quantum computers are being sought to complete calculations that are impossible for classical computers.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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With federal protections in flux and the EWG estimating more than 200 million Americans could have PFAS in their drinking water above 1 part per trillion, the responsibility has largely shifted to consumers to figure this out themselves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Worse still, the heat makes spilled oil more toxic, with some scientists estimating that the Gulf is the most polluted marine basin in the world.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Long-term stewardship, whether that’s building a brand, investing in people or thinking about legacy, becomes harder to prioritize when the focus is on what can be measured and delivered in the next quarter.—
Rebecca Brooks,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What are you supposed to be thinking when your team is pushing toward the goal?—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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Clearing cold cases in 2026 Every law enforcement agency across the country reports crime and investigation statistics to the federal government differently, making calculating the number of cold cases solved each year exceedingly difficult.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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SpaceX is relying on the fully reusable Starship to dramatically lower launch costs for its human spaceflight projects, Starlink internet satellites and plans for orbital data centers.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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You’re being called to communicate with intention rather than relying on avoidance and humor.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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