as in venture
a risky undertaking
the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations
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Recent Examples of speculation
The timing of the podcasts has raised speculation, too, particularly for Newsom and Beshear, who have been widely floated as possible White House candidates for 2028.
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Police ruled the incident a justifiable homicide, though his controversial past has long fueled speculation about the true nature of his death.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Tiffany Fong is addressing speculation about her relationship with Elon Musk.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The latter model is being built on speculation (without an owner), showcasing the brand’s pre-established strength in the market.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Police ruled the incident a justifiable homicide, though his controversial past has long fueled speculation about the true nature of his death.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Tiffany Fong is addressing speculation about her relationship with Elon Musk.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The latter model is being built on speculation (without an owner), showcasing the brand’s pre-established strength in the market.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speculation
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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