1
as in estimates
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 thinks
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in calculates
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 relies
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 reckons
On her first album in eight years, Robyn reckons with motherhood and midlife desire, Spencer Kornhaber writes.
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David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Telford started out as a stonemason, and Day reckons the high standard of craftmanship is down to his background.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Episode 5, a chapter of the saga that pits Sherlock against his father and reckons with their history, felt like a real moment of collaboration.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Vij arrives to her new post as the city’s cultural scene reckons with federal budget cuts to the arts, climbing costs, and the long hangover of the Covid-19 crisis.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
Hearn reckons Zuffa will be successful because of the people involved; not just White, but Khan, Shapiro and Ari Emanuel, the powerful Hollywood agent who is now executive chairman of TKO.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
As Canva reckons with dramatic changes in the market, the design software vendor is getting acquisitive.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Censori’s next piece also reckons with the way children are presented by their parents on social media.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Her death has left a deep unfathomable pain in her family, her aunt said, as the country reckons with the aftermath of weeks of anti-regime protests during which government forces killed thousands, according to activists.
—Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Telford started out as a stonemason, and Day reckons the high standard of craftmanship is down to his background.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Episode 5, a chapter of the saga that pits Sherlock against his father and reckons with their history, felt like a real moment of collaboration.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Vij arrives to her new post as the city’s cultural scene reckons with federal budget cuts to the arts, climbing costs, and the long hangover of the Covid-19 crisis.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
Hearn reckons Zuffa will be successful because of the people involved; not just White, but Khan, Shapiro and Ari Emanuel, the powerful Hollywood agent who is now executive chairman of TKO.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
As Canva reckons with dramatic changes in the market, the design software vendor is getting acquisitive.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Censori’s next piece also reckons with the way children are presented by their parents on social media.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Her death has left a deep unfathomable pain in her family, her aunt said, as the country reckons with the aftermath of weeks of anti-regime protests during which government forces killed thousands, according to activists.
—Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
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South Africa’s gambling industry regulator estimates that around two-thirds of adults engage in online bets, more than double 2017 levels.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The International Energy Agency estimates that Gulf countries have cut oil production by 10 million barrels per day due to supply constraints since the outbreak of hostilities in Iran.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers said Next Generation 911 needs more oversight At least one lawmaker present on Tuesday thinks that the state should not move forward with the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Shooman thinks that the people behind these new studios and distribution labels could be part of a larger effort to reshape the entertainment landscape.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Once the cube is scanned and its pattern is identified, the robot calculates the fastest solution using programmed algorithms.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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After installation, Backblaze scans your hard drive for certain file types, such as documents, media files, and downloads, and calculates the total backup size.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The formula relies on nourishing ingredients like camellia seed oil, grapeseed oil, and Centella asiatica extract, which help soften skin while calming irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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But a scathing audit last year by the state auditor found that severe staffing shortages have meant the majority of the agency’s workplace investigations are conducted by letter rather than in person —an approach that relies on employers largely policing themselves.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The timing of that moment figures to wait, with the Heat almost assuredly to defer to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ retiring of LeBron’s jersey first, a courtesy due his hometown franchise.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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UConn figures to be a high seed in its sixth straight NCAA Tournament, which will set a program record.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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