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
Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Schnitzer guessed the driver might not have seen the little boy.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Whether Evgeni Malkin gets a chance to be a part of it is anyone's guess.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Verb
The old game show features a panel of urbane socialites trying to guess the occupation of regular Americans (and, blindfolded, the identity of celebrities).
—Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Schnitzer guessed the driver might not have seen the little boy.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Noun
Whether Hagens could have made a difference is anyone’s guess.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Whether Evgeni Malkin gets a chance to be a part of it is anyone's guess.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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Human operators continuously monitor the systems and can assume manual control when necessary.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The aether, it was assumed, was the medium inherent to space that all objects, from comets to planets to stars, traveled through.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The president most recently estimated that the project will cost somewhere between $300 million and $400 million.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even the fans who thought a playoff appearance was possible — a new coach and a lot of young talent spark hope, after all — didn’t imagine a first-round victory and strong play in the second round were within reach this season.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Three people who were on the ship have died, including an elderly Dutch couple who are thought to have caught the virus while sightseeing in Argentina before joining the cruise.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This saves a frustrating guessing game during reinstallation — especially in homes where windows look similar but vary slightly in size.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, your confidence grows — no more second-guessing.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The current map was imposed under a court order and is supposed to be used until after the 2030 census.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In 2025, 739 units were permitted that would be affordable to low-income people; the city is supposed to have permitted 788 per year to meet its goal.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Redford sought to play the Bob Woodward character as reserved and calculating, while Hoffman, as Carl Bernstein, was manic and chain-smoking.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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That night, Paige downloaded an app to calculate her due date.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators believe Smart’s body may have been moved multiple times.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Another casting director, Jen Rudin, believes that Baldoni will work again, but that being associated with running a contentious set could present a mark against him, at least in the short term.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
Noun
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But with the arrival of the next course, bread and butter, I was forced to revise my theory.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The landfill theory made some birding enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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