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reckoning

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verb

present participle of reckon
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as in estimating
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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Recent Examples of reckoning
Noun
In the wake of this gender reckoning, curious forms of masculinity have emerged online. Chuka Emezue, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 In the current political climate, those past connections and donations have resurfaced amid a public reckoning over what some progressives say is a theme in corporate America of complicity and silence surrounding the most controversial policies of the Trump administration. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Verb
That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock. Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 Much of the trauma that Adam’s reckoning with throughout the film stems from growing up as a gay man during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for reckoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
  • Earlier this week, before the briefing, CNN and the New York Times reported that the strikes only set Iran’s nuclear program back months as opposed to years, based on an early Pentagon intelligence assessment.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
  • Delray Beach was also seeking compensation for the costs and expenses related to the past, present and future investigation, sampling, testing and assessment of the extent of PFAS contamination along with PFAS removal.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Move forward a few decades, and no one bats an eye at someone using Excel to perform calculations.
    John Schneider, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • That amounts to about 18% of employer establishments in the state, based on calculations using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.
    James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In a new cover story interview with W Magazine, the 31-year-old Grammy winner opened up about getting an invitation to meet her favorite singer, Imogen Heap — and thinking the moment was too good to be true.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Los Angeles’ offense has condensed into relying more on James, Davis and Reaves, with no better example than against Atlanta.
    Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Use curiosity to guide problem-solving instead of relying on control.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • According to this estimate, F1 could begin streaming on Apple TV+ in late August or early fall 2025.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • In peak season, estimates put the daily number of day-trippers visiting Venice at around 40,000, making a 200-guest wedding seem like a modest event.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 27 June 2025

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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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