dead reckonings

noun

plural of dead reckoning
as in speculations

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  1. speculations
  2. theories
  3. hypotheses
  4. theses
  5. guesswork
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
  • Now, a wave of new theories offers tantalizing solutions — but which ones portray reality is an open question.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • His theories have won praise in UFO circles but often put him in conflict with academic peers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of theories
Noun
  • The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • Science is designed to estimate risk, test hypotheses, identify patterns, and reduce the likelihood of false causal inference.
    — Alex Smolak, STAT, 27 June 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
  • No second sales pitch, no quality guesswork, no aftermarket shop stealing the sale.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • With home try-on programs, this approach removes much of the concern and guesswork and lets a customer find the frames that best complement their appearance without ever having to leave their sofa.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of guesswork
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