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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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2
as in to think
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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Recent Examples of reckon
Will energy forecasters need to reckon with the relatively benign price action?
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The day of reckoning for Indonesia’s stock market is here.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
In 1997, as Sanders was reckoning with his father’s pain, Glass was giving in to hers.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Archer’s witty debut doubles as a meditation on the divide between good and evil, as both men are forced to reckon with their world’s expectations.
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Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The day of reckoning for Indonesia’s stock market is here.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
In 1997, as Sanders was reckoning with his father’s pain, Glass was giving in to hers.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Archer’s witty debut doubles as a meditation on the divide between good and evil, as both men are forced to reckon with their world’s expectations.
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Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the city over the next two months, officials estimate.
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Orozco estimated that the nearby fire had caused sales to drop by 70% over the past week.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
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For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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High of 86, low of 68 The humidity could also make the heat harder to tolerate, with a higher humidity playing a part in how NWS calculates the risk for extreme heat.
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The lawsuit notes that LeVota’s credit plan relies directly on pulling money back that had already been distributed to school districts — the same criticism identified by the dozen school districts behind the open letter.
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Additionally, relying on gelatin as a dietary staple comes with nutritional risks.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.
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Rigid gendered rules mean only those born to Parsi fathers are considered part of the community.
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The convention will feature panels focused on creativity, all-ages karaoke and anime-adjacent games such as trivia and guessing contests.
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The Bot gets 2 for guessing in two and 1 for beating me.
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Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.
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Authorities believe the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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Legal steps necessary to make Orlando the capital of Florida are so simple, in fact, that any one can figure them out.
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John’s problem, his brother figured, was a lack of direction.
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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