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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
But when guessing what others in the culture would do, friends’ advice was sometimes expected to be just as common as self-reliance, which highlights a gap between personal ideals and perceived social norms.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On that one, your guess is as good as ours.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Only one-quarter correctly guessed the average annual benefit, which falls between $20,000 and $30,000.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
But when guessing what others in the culture would do, friends’ advice was sometimes expected to be just as common as self-reliance, which highlights a gap between personal ideals and perceived social norms.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
How that ratio of truth to horse manure will manifest in the shenanigans of season two is anyone’s guess.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On that one, your guess is as good as ours.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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South Korea estimates that some 2,000 North Korean troops died defending Kursk against a cross-border incursion by Ukraine.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The final bid is estimated to be between $40,000 and $80,000 for the 50th anniversary prop.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Astronomers have confirmed the existence of more than 5,800 exoplanets, but billions are thought to exist, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This biomimetic approach to AI development would position Malaysia to export not just technological products, but technological philosophies — ways of thinking about intelligence that emerge from ecological rather than industrial metaphors.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Energy once spent on anxiety or second-guessing can now be redirected toward innovation and problem-solving.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But there was no second-guessing that pose.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Korean pop star Cha Eun-woo draws squeals from the crowd of fans gathered out front, while security ushers Lacy through a small throng of civilians on the side of the building, up to where he’s supposed to have his photo taken.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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That’s a serious line item for what’s supposed to be affordable technology.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When a nuclear missile is launched at the United States, White House officials scramble to figure who's responsible and how to respond in a drama featuring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso and Jared Harris.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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And both backs figure to get plenty of opportunities again this week against Eastern Washington.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The group has to believe that trusting the process will get them back on track.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wilder also alluded to some miscommunication surrounding the Miss Maine edition of the show that was initially believed to be Hudson's primary concern.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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