DEAD RECKONINGS Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

dead reckonings

noun

plural of dead reckoning

as in speculations

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Noun

The account reportedly had one follower which was Tatum, further fueling speculations.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Such speculations reflect the richness of possibilities that the new work opens up.

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of speculations

Noun

But there are many theories about why people are attracted to true crime, with serial killers being the stars of that world.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Until then, it was thought bats might’ve emerged somewhere in North America, among other theories.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of theories

Noun

Although Luther had not intended his work for the broader public, his theses were soon translated into German, printed, and distributed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026
There’s always been this idea of not viewing hip-hop through that same business lens, and that’s really one of the theses of this book.

— Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of theses

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Google is helping consumers take the guesswork out of planning their holiday shopping.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
This two-piece set takes the guesswork out of putting together a coordinated look, with a streamlined silhouette that feels equally at home strolling through SoHo or running to catch a flight.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of guesswork

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