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as in estimating
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 guessing
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 Synonyms for conjecturing
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Every company should have a contingency plan estimating the cost and operational impact of remedies like unbundling services or forced data sharing.—
Kevan Yalowitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
The center's aurora dashboard has an animation estimating what aurora visibility will be like for the next 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, figuring this out is necessary to balance human realities with ethical leadership.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Companies ‘don’t feel like figuring it out’ There are several reasons that companies may be reluctant to relax their hours and location requirements, Fike says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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But assuming the value revival has legs, here are five stocks worth looking at.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Officials estimate that even a smaller-scale version could take up to a decade to design and build, assuming no delays in environmental review, permitting, or funding.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Law portrays a younger Putin, depicted as ruthlessly calculating and enigmatic, while Alicia Vikander plays Ksenia, Baranov’s lover and moral counterweight.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The data also is crucial for the Finance Department’s economic and revenue forecasting, as well as for its work on the state budget, which includes calculating the minimum wage and cost of living.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her record-breaking haul has left some observers speculating that Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing higher office, whether that be a seat in the Senate or a White House run in 2028.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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With over ten new creative director debuts premiering this September, audiences around the globe have begun speculating over these designers—curiously predicting how their presentations will impact the industry and shape the identity of each brand moving forward.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Officers first took Lil Nas X to the hospital after suspecting a drug overdose.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Conjecturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjecturing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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