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
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The pitching is anyone’s guess, with Eli Brand, Nathan Tognetti and perhaps aces Leuck and Jack Grassa available.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Verb
Well, last seasons MVP and Met Gala Cochair Aja Wilson would know, if anyone had to guess.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
My guess would be Dort goes and Hartenstein gets his option declined to re-sign for less annually but maybe three years.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The pitching is anyone’s guess, with Eli Brand, Nathan Tognetti and perhaps aces Leuck and Jack Grassa available.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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Pack further assumed that anyone with valuable information about Guthrie’s alleged kidnapping is likely not sleeping well these days.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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Because the world assumes that all people are heteronormative and cisgenger, kids can often be on the back foot when talking about their relationships and identity.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 June 2026
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In Dnipro, the death toll was estimated to be 16, with over 40 people sustaining injuries, said regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Authorities estimate the passageway extended roughly 1,933 feet, reaching depths of about 55 feet underground and standing as tall as 4½ feet in some sections.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The chances of 3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson choosing UGA are higher than most think.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In leadership, that caution often shows up as second-guessing.—
Yann Dang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Spam calls have turned the phone in your pocket into a daily guessing game.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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What was supposed to be a routine practice quickly became a staggering disaster.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Forecast values calculated by CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The organization calculated the average tuition and financial aid assistance at schools around the nation, then report the median of those averages.—
Chase Jordan
June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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In a hard-to-believe stat, Monte Vista scored 17 runs with just five RBIs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The team believes the approach could eventually support technologies like highly sensitive quantum sensors and other next-generation devices.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In theory, that should be a straightforward fix.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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