1
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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2
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
Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
A lot of power, something akin to the power of the Earth’s sun, by Pelia’s reckoning.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the political spectrum, people are reckoning with what Kirk's legacy means.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The horrific assassination of legendary conservative activist Charlie Kirk is a cultural reckoning for America.
—Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
A lot of power, something akin to the power of the Earth’s sun, by Pelia’s reckoning.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Brazil’s reckoning with Bolsonaro is inseparable from its longer struggle to confront its authoritarian past.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the political spectrum, people are reckoning with what Kirk's legacy means.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
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The assessment was first reported by the Washington Post.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Defensive assessment The Horned Frogs’ defense did what it was supposed to most of the night against Abilene Christian, but the performance still left something to be desired.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But, in order to do that with limited airplane cabin space, airline executives have to make a calculation about how to ensure the right mix of seating is available onboard.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The points calculation for Tour Finals qualification will start with the June Orange County Cup.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Part of this is because most hunters are not great at estimating the weight of a field dressed deer.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over the past five years, the US COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub has provided nearly 20 rounds of projections estimating Covid-19 disease burden.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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This comprehensive approach transforms AI from a mere tool into a thinking companion for life’s biggest questions.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of rooms inside that sit empty, and the team is thinking of how to expand the narrative with additional movies and setpieces.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others recommended calculating an exact percentage based on apartment size.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Imagine calculating every possible way billions of Lego bricks could fit together – that’s the scale of complexity physicists face when evaluating the configurational integral.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over-relying on the technology can reduce critical thinking, affect creativity and decrease one's ability to perform tasks independently.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The protocol was designed to avoid long-term trust between various devices by relying on temporary, limited-time credentials known as tickets.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage increases to 45% when considering data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The number of facilities is significantly more than any previous estimate.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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This marks the lowest pond estimate since 2004.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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