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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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This work is especially critical there, as the region has experienced a dramatic decline, with some studies estimating that over 85% of its historic oyster reefs have disappeared.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025 -
But federal surveillance systems are far from perfect, and experts say that formally reported measles cases in the US are probably a significant undercount, with some estimating that this year’s total could be closer to 5,000 cases.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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When a group has been together for so long, there can be a risk of other teams ‘figuring you out’.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Vrabel isn’t assuming that will mean anything in New Orleans, even against a middle-of-the-pack Saints run offense.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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But that's assuming the success of a predecessor project for this sail concept, called Solar Cruiser.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Florida Realty Marketplace puts this sum even higher, calculating that the average annual cost of home insurance in the Sunshine State is $5,376 for a home with $300,000 in dwelling coverage.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, Morgan Stanley worried the quality of government data is deteriorating, saying October collections of price data that go into calculating CPI are already missing.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maybe Blatter was wise not to bother speculating about the future.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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After news of the trio’s meeting broke, fans immediately started speculating on social media that Philadelphia’s locker room culture was starting to sour.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Anyone suspecting exposure is urged to seek medical advice immediately.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, suspecting one of their sons of vandalism, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies burst into the Najarros’ Vista home without a warrant, then punched, choked, fired a Taser gun at and threatened to shoot different members of the family before arresting them all, the family said in a lawsuit.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Conjecturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjecturing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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