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
Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The last time the Milky Way dazzled Arizona skies was over Memorial Day weekend, and guess what?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 18 June 2025
On Reddit, the best guess is for Edi Gathegi, who’s playing Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming film and who previously played Darwin in the X-Men universe.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 June 2025
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Verb
After Messi led his nation to World Cup glory in Qatar that year, the reporting became much friendlier, but that hasn’t stopped many in his homeland from guessing how his final years as a professional soccer player might unfold.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The last time the Milky Way dazzled Arizona skies was over Memorial Day weekend, and guess what?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
The best guess of style sleuths is that her set was from the New York fashion label Area, with the zip-up jacket and shorts combining to cost $1,590.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 18 June 2025
On Reddit, the best guess is for Edi Gathegi, who’s playing Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming film and who previously played Darwin in the X-Men universe.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act – assuming the version Senate Republicans passed on Tuesday becomes law–would cut the legs out from under the renewable energy industry.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Berger estimates that just 20 members of the 80-strong crew flew in.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Prosecutors, however, estimated the loss to businesses and homeowners at about $35 million.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Ya’ll in ya’ll feelings, ya’ll think ya’ll know everything.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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Every post should include one moment that makes someone stop scrolling and think about their situation differently, ideally in the hook.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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We aren’t even supposed to give straws, utensils or salad condiments without the guest requesting them.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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We weren’t supposed to watch too much TV in our household, but that didn’t stop us.—
Maris Kreizman,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Verb
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This year’s snub doesn’t figure to start a trend, however, as incoming freshman guard Darryn Peterson is ESPN.com’s early choice to be selected No. 1 overall in June 2026.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Walker Buehler has spent weeks now trying to figure things out.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Emerging markets like the Middle East offer high growth and less competition, Zhu believes.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Some Republicans believe that individuals affiliated with TdA have taken advantage of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies and parole programs to enter the United States.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Under unitary executive theory, there are few exceptions to the president’s authority.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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During May 15 oral arguments, none of the justices voiced support for the Trump administration’s theory that the president’s order is consistent with the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause and past Supreme Court decisions about that provision.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Roley, who was found dead near the scene after appearing to have shot himself, is suspected of lighting the brush with a flint fire starter before ambushing the firefighting crew in a mountainous area of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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An officer suspected the woman was under the influence of drugs after discovering her behind a business at about 4:10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the Redding Police Department said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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