speculated (about)

Definition of speculated (about)next
past tense of speculate (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculated (about)
Verb
  • In her ruling, Talwani said the decision to end the program was not well reasoned to consider concerns of the people affected.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Beauty, Paltrow reasoned, is one of the most emotionally connective categories with both new and existing customers.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The panel concluded the order was both overly broad and impermissibly vague, raising constitutional and practical concerns.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.
    Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Speculated (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculated%20%28about%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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