as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
I'm going to guesstimate that this ring is worth $200 or so
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The report estimates about 200,000 people were displaced in the violence in Sweida, the heartland of Syria's Druze community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jenkins values the supportive environment, the beauty of nature and the ability to serve without feeling isolated.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The deal values Terns at $53 per share, or a 6% premium to its Tuesday closing price.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Guesstimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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