1
as in assuming
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 estimating
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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as in thinking
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 speculation
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Recent Examples of guessing
Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But there was no second-guessing that pose.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Intelligence emerges from states that exist between absolute certainty and random guessing through the combination of coherence, interference and ambiguity.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Uranus, the tilted ice giant that spins on its side and keeps scientists guessing.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Activities included guessing how many candies were an ectoplasm jar, a trivia game about famous locations that are haunted by children and some on-sight ghost hunting as well as a scavenger hunt.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Like the game show, there’s some guessing and gut instinct that goes into finding the right price for a deal.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Energy once spent on anxiety or second-guessing can now be redirected toward innovation and problem-solving.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But there was no second-guessing that pose.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Intelligence emerges from states that exist between absolute certainty and random guessing through the combination of coherence, interference and ambiguity.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Uranus, the tilted ice giant that spins on its side and keeps scientists guessing.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Activities included guessing how many candies were an ectoplasm jar, a trivia game about famous locations that are haunted by children and some on-sight ghost hunting as well as a scavenger hunt.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Like the game show, there’s some guessing and gut instinct that goes into finding the right price for a deal.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guessing
Verb
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But assuming the value revival has legs, here are five stocks worth looking at.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Officials estimate that even a smaller-scale version could take up to a decade to design and build, assuming no delays in environmental review, permitting, or funding.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Every company should have a contingency plan estimating the cost and operational impact of remedies like unbundling services or forced data sharing.—
Kevan Yalowitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The center's aurora dashboard has an animation estimating what aurora visibility will be like for the next 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He is known as a good, low-maintenance type and someone who spends time thinking about his own game.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Homicidal ideation involves thinking about or considering harming or killing other people.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spurs released a statement late on Sunday night clarifying their position following days of speculation after the removal of Daniel Levy as executive chairman on Thursday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the brothers aren't expected to cross paths, speculation continues over whether Harry will reunite with his father, King Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Officers first took Lil Nas X to the hospital after suspecting a drug overdose.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, figuring this out is necessary to balance human realities with ethical leadership.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Companies ‘don’t feel like figuring it out’ There are several reasons that companies may be reluctant to relax their hours and location requirements, Fike says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wade was not wearing a PFD, one of the details about their son’s disappearance that Wade’s parents had a hard time believing.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Aeneid has a special relevance for the United States, a country founded by immigrants who fled from earlier homelands, often believing that divine providence justified their claim on a land already inhabited by many distinct groups of indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 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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“Guessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guessing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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