DEAD RECKONINGS Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

dead reckonings

noun

plural of dead reckoning

as in speculations

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Noun

These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Griffin has encouraged these speculations.

— Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of speculations

Noun

No contemporary record confirms who commissioned it, however, and other theories have attributed its patronage to figures including Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
By more precisely measuring this consequence of general relativity, this study also serves to constrain alternate theories that call Einstein’s conclusions into question.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Definition of theories

Noun

This turns out to be a parable about the long and winding road that runs from mere hypotheses through lab results and real-world data, and then on to solid truth.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Powar explained that these systems are increasingly capable of working independently for extended periods, testing hypotheses, solving problems, and adapting their approach without constant human input.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of hypotheses

Noun

As those expectations reset and the market got more comfortable that the theses were unchanged, both stocks and the broader AI group rebounded some from their earlier lows, pushing the S & P 500 firmly into the green.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Over the years, many students at the ILLS have written their theses about the strange phenomena surrounding Cubs losing streaks.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Definition of theses

Noun

And voila—no more guesswork and stress about when and how much to water.

— Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Take the guesswork out of dressing this summer and fill your closet with these versatile, stylish, and comfortable matching top-and-skirt sets.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of guesswork

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