speculated (about)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculated (about)
Verb
  • Judge Gutierrez reasoned that jurors’ confusion about the evidence was apparent in their assessment of damages.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In a republican federation, the Founders reasoned, only the people’s representatives should be able to commit the country to war.
    William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • An extensive Reuters investigation concluded the man responsible for wall murals spotted on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were created by English artist Robin Gunningham.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • When the funeral concluded after about 75 minutes Monday, the procession ended at Cedar Grove Cemetery, on the edge of campus.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Speculated (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculated%20%28about%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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