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
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Whoever guesses the exact day and hour each bird takes their first flight wins an honorary certificate.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kevin Carter / Getty Images Steve Langen, whose son Alec was on the doomed aircraft, criticized the uncertainty, saying grieving families and the military need more than just strong guesses to find closure and learn critical lessons after mishaps and disasters.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 11 May 2025
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Verb
One indie director speculated to THR that just a few studio movies will eat up the credit every year, while one producer guessed that about just 10 films get that credit.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Whoever guesses the exact day and hour each bird takes their first flight wins an honorary certificate.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Noun
Sanders doesn’t have a strong guess as to what the market will do in the coming year.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kevin Carter / Getty Images Steve Langen, whose son Alec was on the doomed aircraft, criticized the uncertainty, saying grieving families and the military need more than just strong guesses to find closure and learn critical lessons after mishaps and disasters.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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In order to be approved for any of those products, a borrower needs a strong credit profile, and the willingness and ability to assume more debt.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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For context, the federal government is estimated to spend around $7 trillion total in fiscal year 2025.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That’s dramatically quieter than the 75 decibels that retailer Tractor Supply Co. estimates as the volume of an average push mower.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Deborah is thinking of Ava but can’t bring herself to say it.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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However, the Motor City isn't the hub that many thought would be added to TGL.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Records aren’t supposed to matter in Derby matches.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The film series centers on various groups of people who survive catastrophic accidents they weren’t supposed to live through.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks figure to take Flagg and not look back.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Doing so would then free up Scott Harris and Co. to pursue another upgrade at the July 31 trade deadline, when the Tigers figure to be major buyers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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One theory raised was that the boat capsized after being struck by a waterspout (which refers to a tornado over the water), though there may have been more factors at play that contributed to the sinking.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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One theory suggests Mars lost its water to space as solar wind stripped it from the atmosphere — a process supported by ratios of isotopes on the Red Planet, or distinct species of chemical elements, seen today.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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When Darwin’s friends start dying, Pia suspects the hauntings are connected to Darwin’s past misdeeds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Washington suspects Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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