1
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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2
as in to think
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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4
as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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Recent Examples of reckon
The shrinking of Paramount’s workforce reflects contraction across the entire media sector, with Disney recently announcing a fresh round of cuts as companies reckon with cord-cutting’s hit to their pay-TV revenues.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Though the original Apollo's battery is reckoned good for up to 45 miles (72 km) per-charge, range data for the Cargo variant hasn't been shared.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2025
But many forecasters reckoned a more pronounced hiring slowdown took shape in May and would intensify in the months ahead.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Though the original Apollo's battery is reckoned good for up to 45 miles (72 km) per-charge, range data for the Cargo variant hasn't been shared.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2025
But many forecasters reckoned a more pronounced hiring slowdown took shape in May and would intensify in the months ahead.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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Prosecutors, however, estimated the loss to businesses and homeowners at about $35 million.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The deadliest country in the world for young children is South Sudan — the United Nations estimates that about 1 in 10 children born there won’t make it to their fifth birthday.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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While the unified front welcoming Trump to The Hague may prioritize maintaining the NATO alliance, 23 of the 32 member countries have reached the 2% of GDP spending threshold—and experts think some will reach 5% by or before 2035.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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And there are some who have been thinking that pretty well describes opening a Mexican restaurant on Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock’s Pulaski Heights, along a strip in which there are already two similar establishments (Heights Taco & Tamale and Baja Grill).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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Using statistical methods, the researchers calculated 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states between 2011 and 2023, compared with the number of deaths that would have been expected under the states’ pre-McDonald rules.—
Tribune News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Based on the ozone forecast and sunlight angle, a computer calculates the strength of UV radiation at ground level.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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North Miami did it first In his opinion, Wysong relied in part on a recent case against the city of North Miami.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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Israel, meanwhile, relies on both subterfuge and robust regular ground and air forces that are apparently unmatched in the region.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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There’s also the unique geopolitical role of Qatar to consider.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Many consider the cases to be politically motivated, although Erdogan’s government contends that the courts are impartial and free of political involvement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Instead of guessing or fabricating, the AI pulls directly from the current internal grievance protocol.—
Sagar Gupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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By creating a wider variety of scoring opportunities than any other NWSL clubs, the Wave keep both opponents and fans guessing as to what their tactics will be.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Emerging markets like the Middle East offer high growth and less competition, Zhu believes.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Some Republicans believe that individuals affiliated with TdA have taken advantage of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies and parole programs to enter the United States.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Thomas is a restricted free agent, but that distinction borders on irrelevant in a market where nobody else has cap space, and Thomas figures to make more than the nontaxpayer MLE. 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The infield figures to get complicated as well when Alex Bregman returns.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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