DEAD RECKONINGS Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

dead reckonings

noun

plural of dead reckoning

as in speculations

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Everyone knew the story, though Andrew’s relatives were more reluctant to speak of it, to even mention the cult’s name — Synanon — craning their necks to see if any members of her family were close enough to overhear their speculations.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of speculations

Noun

According to individual needs theories, there is no single ideal amount of sleep, because genetics, age, health, activity level and even life circumstances influence how much sleep someone needs.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 31 July 2026
The idea of functionalism was Putnam’s response to the fashionable theories of the time about how to understand mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, judgments, and beliefs.

— Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of theories

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The World Health Organization’s independent scientific advisory group reported in 2025 that much of the information needed to fully evaluate the competing hypotheses had not been provided by China.

— Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The researchers, however, did not find that their data supported their hypotheses entirely.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of hypotheses

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That move sounded the alarm for market participants like Morris, whose investing theses rely in part on predicting what the Fed will do with interest rates.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 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

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Instead of dumping clothes into my suitcase and playing a never-ending game of Tetris, packing cubes eliminate the guesswork and give you a very clear answer of what fits where.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Taking all of the guesswork out of getting ready for the day, this sleeveless to-the-knee dress has racked up over 2,500 reviews from shoppers who swear by its relaxed fit and versatility.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of guesswork

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