1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing
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as in guessing
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
if you don't know the answer for sure, just make a guess
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Recent Examples of guess
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Regulations are also currently unclear and vary drastically from location to location, leaving many guessing about the right ways to introduce new AI capabilities.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The follow-up post is a video of mom and dad in front of a blank canvas, giving their final guesses at the gender.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The aqueduct leads toward the historic mansion, but its final destination does not seem to have survived the millennium, leaving archaeologists guessing.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Regulations are also currently unclear and vary drastically from location to location, leaving many guessing about the right ways to introduce new AI capabilities.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
The black-and-white Reel begins with the couple giving their last guesses before blindfolding themselves and dipping paintbrushes into pink paint.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The follow-up post is a video of mom and dad in front of a blank canvas, giving their final guesses at the gender.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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After all, the default for many people is not to intervene and assume everything's OK, even when things do seem amiss.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The act's fine print states that the president can only assume this authority once Congress has declared war.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The $180 billion gaming industry now dwarfs the size of traditional Hollywood movies and television (estimated at $100 billion annually), and has become the preferred pastime for younger generations.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heading into the weekend, the film was estimated to collect $100 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Why Skipping Is The Ultimate Plyometric Exercise Most think of skipping as something kids do.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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To make matters worse, Brooklyn’s family thinks that Brian is just using her for the trust fund that she’s inherited from her recently deceased father.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Plot Overview The Kennedy cousins, Tristan and Ethan, arrive at the White Lotus Maldives for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where are the teenagers of today supposed to spend their allowance and/or wander around aimlessly eating Auntie Anne's pretzels and getting yelled at by sales associates for coming perilously close to getting mustard on the merchandise?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many viewers were no doubt scratching their heads trying to keep up and figure it all out, even as Jeff Probst explained on screen why certain people could not vote or draw at certain times.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Stefanski is a solid coach and the defense has been solid over the years, but until the offense figures things out, the Browns will remain at the bottom of the division.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turk-Browne believes there are multiple possible explanations, including the theory that those recollections simply never make it to the long-term storage regions of the brain.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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About six people, believed to be teenagers, fled the house and ran into the nearby Edenwald Houses, according to police sources.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No theory about what Facebook should be in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Here are 10 theories, based on conversations with dozens of top Democrats, on what went wrong and what needs to change.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At the beginning of the session, does Briony suspect that Jamie is guilty?—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Georgia brothers found dead on mountain Family members suspect foul play in the deaths of twin brothers, Naazir and Qaadir Lewis, found shot to death atop Bell Mountain in Georgia, FOX 5 Atlanta reports.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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