as in ventures
a risky undertaking
the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations
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Recent Examples of speculations
Let the speculations as to who will take that job — and what job might be left open in their wake — begin.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Those speculations seemed to be confirmed, though never explicitly stated, in Season 4 when Will breaks down trying to profess his feelings toward Mike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Those are all speculations, and those are all hypotheses.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Yet the turkey-myth debunkers pile on the speculations.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Such speculations can be amusing and interesting but, like much counterfactual history, they cannot be tested.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The Phoenix Lights gained international attention and the mystery surrounding them gave rise to many theories and speculations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Those speculations seemed to be confirmed, though never explicitly stated, in Season 4 when Will breaks down trying to profess his feelings toward Mike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Those are all speculations, and those are all hypotheses.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Yet the turkey-myth debunkers pile on the speculations.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Such speculations can be amusing and interesting but, like much counterfactual history, they cannot be tested.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The Phoenix Lights gained international attention and the mystery surrounding them gave rise to many theories and speculations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculations
Noun
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His various business ventures also helped pave the way for the Michelin Guide’s 2016 Southeast Asian debut in Singapore.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three recent stories about Miami-Dade entrepreneurs highlight local leaders, new business ventures and the power of community representation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Disney is facing major disruption, such gambles may be just what the company needs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … GROUNDED TRUTH – Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The book’s obsessed with money and all the new ways that people can suddenly lose it (gambling) or make it (mysterious adventures afar).—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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