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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 May 2025
As a reminder, Entertainment Weekly actually guessed this before the season started, and got to ask Ora herself about it.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
When that guess didn't pan out, the misses started to cascade down the board.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
At the office the next day, Bell knows about Isabella’s visit, which causes Stabler to guess that Eli (who saw her on his way out) mentioned it to his field training officer; word traveled, and now NYPD brass are involved, worried that Stabler is in too deep.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 May 2025
As a reminder, Entertainment Weekly actually guessed this before the season started, and got to ask Ora herself about it.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
Conservative women are plumping their lips with injectables and chiselling their cheekbones; what happened to Matt Gaetz is anyone’s guess.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
When that guess didn't pan out, the misses started to cascade down the board.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Outside of any current 118 members, and assuming we aren’t cruelly subjected to more of that racist clown Gerrard, the station’s next captain remains anybody’s guess.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
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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But, not surprisingly, what gamblers think and what 133 cardinals decide can be completely different.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Deborah is thinking of Ava but can’t bring herself to say it.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Verb
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While the Hurricanes are the betting favorites against the Capitals, many still point to their questions in goal and supposed lack of firepower.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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What was originally supposed to be an NDA-ed Alpha turned into one that ditched those NDAs, seemingly to move past a recent gameplay showcase that many deemed underwhelming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 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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It’s revealed that Emily’s triplet, Charity, who is believed to have died during childbirth, is on a murder spree, killing Dante — as well as Emily’s ex-husband, Sean.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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That person is believed to have started shooting, which prompted return fire from others, Cantu said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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My session stretched almost two hours, including a half-hour theory overview on the dunes.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
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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As their journey unfolds, his daughter begins to suspect something isn’t right.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Whatever the motivating factors, researchers suspect the items were hidden for the value of the gold.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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