as in guess
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
the many conjectures about the true identity of Jack the Ripper
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
he conjectured that the theater could seat 1000 people more or less
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
you're only conjecturing that he was the culprit
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Recent Examples of conjecture
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
In 1998, a group of mathematicians rewrote that conjecture in the language of running.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The moment prompted extensive online speculation, with some social media users and commentators conjecturing that his words may have been critical or disrespectful.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Ahead of the start of free agency, there already has been plenty of speculation and conjecture.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
In 1998, a group of mathematicians rewrote that conjecture in the language of running.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some task force workers conjectured that the ease of use and convenience of a prepackaged device might prompt more folks to test their drugs, especially those who are younger.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The moment prompted extensive online speculation, with some social media users and commentators conjecturing that his words may have been critical or disrespectful.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjecture
Noun
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Until the strikes stop and the aftermath becomes clearer, every analysis remains little more than an underinformed guess.—
Jason Rezaian,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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The firm also points to AI scenario planning models to track key metrics in real time, and autogenerate scenarios based on real data, not just guesses.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keith Stanley, the University City Partners CEO, estimates that the area is home to more than 140 restaurants, which would represent roughly 12% of Charlotte’s restaurants.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gentry has served Charlotte since 1991 and assumed official leadership of the airport in 2021.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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As explained by the bank earlier in the week, its commodities strategists expect Brent crude to average $105 in March, spike to $115 in April, and then gradually retreat to $80 in the fourth quarter, assuming flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted for roughly six weeks.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Behavior change theory includes a tenant of measurement known as social norms.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Listeners have been trying to figure that out.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the frantic final seconds unfolded, Huskies coach Dan Hurley figured a timeout would do little good.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The memo also outlined instances where Pujoe had tried to bring a student to a downstate athletic competition and attempted to get students hotel rooms for competitions they were not supposed to attend.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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That slice of revenue earned by the volunteers is supposed to go directly to the charity, while the volunteers and leaders of the nonprofits are not supposed to be paid.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Enforcement officers learn early to calculate their moves carefully.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s an additional 48 runs combined, which analytic models would calculate as roughly the equivalent of five wins, depending on the season.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The death looks like suicide, but Babak suspects murder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Police found a small plastic bag containing crystal powder residue that officers suspected was meth or cocaine, according to an affidavit, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Conjecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjecture. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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