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
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Take a look and your best guess, but don't snatch all the cards before other people can place their wagers.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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
Without any inside knowledge, the guess here is that as opposed to unresolved feelings, McCartney and Lennon’s friendship foundered on the sad truth that familiarity breeds contempt.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Take a look and your best guess, but don't snatch all the cards before other people can place their wagers.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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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Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In 1988, the value of the 48-piece set was estimated at $500,000.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Her bags are kept behind glass and her collection includes what's called a Himalayan diamond Birkin, which is estimated to be worth as much as $500,000.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In dialogue with feminist visual traditions—think Jo Spence and Ana Mendieta—Brontē’s project carves its own terrain.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Lucy Blakiston used to think working in media meant living a glitzy life wearing kitten heels, getting her nails done and working from chic offices.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Verb
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However, the two have faced complications during what’s supposed to be a pretty easy process, leading them to believe the source of the problems is King Charles.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 July 2025
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Her answer was presumably supposed to justify her vote.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Manager Aaron Boone, however, figured that hitting bombs against his former team must have felt nice for Bellinger.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And with depth at the position an issue, Nixon figures to log a heavy workload once again.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday afternoon, when a reporter attempted to ask Bondi about the foreign-intelligence theory and the video-clock issue, Trump cut in.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 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 16 Jul. 2025.
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