1
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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3
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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4
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
An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
In recent years, Nashville has become increasingly polarized as the insulated industry reckons with its own handling of racial issues that have affected the careers of multiple artists including Morgan Wallen, Maren Morris, Beyoncé and Jason Aldean.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
At the Australian Open in Melbourne, for instance, temperatures have exceeded 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) on several occasions, while the US Open in New York has also reckoned with scorching heat.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Dell and Harp get to grieve Dell’s mom; Harp gets to work through his unsettled feelings about his family’s acquisition of its land; the Antidote gets to reckon with the nature of her work.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
In recent years, Nashville has become increasingly polarized as the insulated industry reckons with its own handling of racial issues that have affected the careers of multiple artists including Morgan Wallen, Maren Morris, Beyoncé and Jason Aldean.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
At the Australian Open in Melbourne, for instance, temperatures have exceeded 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) on several occasions, while the US Open in New York has also reckoned with scorching heat.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Dell and Harp get to grieve Dell’s mom; Harp gets to work through his unsettled feelings about his family’s acquisition of its land; the Antidote gets to reckon with the nature of her work.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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In 1988, the value of the 48-piece set was estimated at $500,000.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Her bags are kept behind glass and her collection includes what's called a Himalayan diamond Birkin, which is estimated to be worth as much as $500,000.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Founding member of the pop rock band OneRepublic and political outsider Tim Myers thinks so.—
William Melhado
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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Huge upset as Las Vegas, who many thought would go undefeated this weekend, lose their opener 3-1.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Public fortunes were calculated based on stock prices and exchange rates as on June 13.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That’s partly because the budget wasn’t released, and because DeSantis — who has seen the state budget balloon by 26% on his watch — used some creative accounting to calculate the total.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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With so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, users often rely on trust markers like install counts, user reviews and developer reputation to make their choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Fairhair relies on the love and support of his son, Bloodaxe, and begins to fear that many of his sons are now plotting against him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The children considered missing as of Saturday were attending an all-girls Christian summer camp known as Camp Mystic.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Trying to differentiate the bad from the good, guessing who’s lying or telling the truth, and attempting to solve a true crime thriller are all mental puzzles that are endlessly frustrating yet completely entertaining.—
Paulina Jayne Isaac,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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Still, Geragos guessed both of those numbers were far off base.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Manager Aaron Boone, however, figured that hitting bombs against his former team must have felt nice for Bellinger.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And with depth at the position an issue, Nixon figures to log a heavy workload once again.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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