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
Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
And hey, guess what — Guy finishes the episode by, to some degree, taking my suggestion.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
But conclusions are guesses, not guides.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Before revealing the dress' cost, Heather, 56, asked the Botched plastic surgeon, 67, to guess how much a designer dress usually costs.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
And hey, guess what — Guy finishes the episode by, to some degree, taking my suggestion.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
My best guess is Simpson returns to school for more seasoning.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
But conclusions are guesses, not guides.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In retrospect, thinking a guy who was the ninth WR in his NFL draft class would be fantasy football’s WR10 in his second year was a tad optimistic.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the actor didn't think the story of his character on all five of the Netflix series' seasons, Will Byers, and Will's longtime friend, Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), had been fully wrapped up going into the final episode.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Arkansas Coach John Calipari played a guessing game with members of the media when talking about that aspect of the win.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
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But the moon is the rare topic about which there is no guessing.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But are we not supposed to draft those guys?—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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We’re all supposed to be embarrassed by prizes or feel above them or apart from them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even if those traits have been on display for years and Antetokounmpo has stacked up great performances for over a decade, Turner believes people need to take time to appreciate his consistent excellence.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe that lightning was the cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But now, in the planet’s capital city of Apperax, a murder is committed with no suspects, forensics or theories.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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