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as in to speculate (about)
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Recent Examples of second-guess
In any event, watch for tension mid-month as Jupiter will square Saturn and Neptune in your 11th house, which could result in social pressures or dream-chasing distractions that leave you second-guessing yourself.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Google Drive loyalists are starting to second-guess their subscriptions because there’s a new 2TB cloud storage deal that skips monthly billing entirely.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 June 2025
Without trust, the board is more likely to second-guess leadership and slow down momentum.
—Rachel Durose, Harvard Business Review, 28 May 2025
Nick Pivetta never second-guessed himself and stayed patient.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Google Drive loyalists are starting to second-guess their subscriptions because there’s a new 2TB cloud storage deal that skips monthly billing entirely.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 June 2025
Without trust, the board is more likely to second-guess leadership and slow down momentum.
—Rachel Durose, Harvard Business Review, 28 May 2025
Nick Pivetta never second-guessed himself and stayed patient.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second-guess
Verb
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So long as Sean McVay’s football obsession doesn’t burn him out, the Rams can outsmart most NFL teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Think about that for a moment, machines outsmarting and being cleverer than humans.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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When something doesn’t work, don’t punish the misstep—analyze the inputs, refine the process, and reuse the insight.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Wilson said the cost of deferred infrastructure maintenance in La Jolla would be substantial, though it hadn’t been analyzed yet.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The court reasoned that educators could not compel students to participate, because forcing children – or anyone – to engage in activities inconsistent with their beliefs is contrary to their First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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With the lion’s share of sales coming from incumbent legacy players, like Chanel and Dior, Landau reasoned that the category can be prohibitively expensive.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Maresca outwitted counterpart Eddie Howe, too, although will still be accused by the growing critics among the fanbase of adapting his tactics too late.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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But Lord, let not the enemy outwit your purpose, outmaneuver your move.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Critics have voiced concern over suicide contagion, a phenomenon where increased exposure to suicide is believed to trigger suicidal behavior in others, and what the legislation means for the deaths of patients struggling with depression.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Sixty percent of participants believe the state is generally going in the wrong direction with three in four respondents anticipating bad economic times statewide over the next year.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The original show’s premise dealt with a demonic invasion being thwarted by plucky heroes in mystical samurai armor, which worked sort of like power armor.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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However, the package requires the backing of all EU members and could be thwarted by vetoes from Slovakia and Hungary, which are considered Moscow's closest allies in the EU.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Bowling Green concludes the regular season November 25 at UMass, the team’s only trip outside the region, though like the other 11 games is in the Eastern Time Zone.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The Hurricanes conclude the 2025 season with a 35-27 overall record, including a 15-14 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play, and reached their first Super Regional since 2016.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Having borrowed the sand and surf motif from his surfer brother Dennis Wilson — the only surfer among the group — Brian later became inspired, and frustrated, by The Beatles’ evolving sound.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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But Nelson, clearly, is still frustrated by the decision to let such a talented player leave the team.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2025
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“Second-guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-guess. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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