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
By 1350, Hindu- Arabic mathematics was so popular that over a thousand pupils within the walls of Florence were attending special ‘reckoning schools’.
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Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But the contrast between the pass rush and the rest of the defense has been the hardest to reckon with, especially over the last few weeks.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As the assassination reinvigorated a national reckoning over political violence, prominent influencers and Republicans pressured employers to fire people who responded to Kirk’s assassination by criticizing him.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Yazeed Abahussein, founder and creative director of streetwear brand Not Boring, reckons that thobes comprise at least half of most men’s wardrobes.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But the contrast between the pass rush and the rest of the defense has been the hardest to reckon with, especially over the last few weeks.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As the assassination reinvigorated a national reckoning over political violence, prominent influencers and Republicans pressured employers to fire people who responded to Kirk’s assassination by criticizing him.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Yazeed Abahussein, founder and creative director of streetwear brand Not Boring, reckons that thobes comprise at least half of most men’s wardrobes.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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The universe of evergreen private market funds is estimated to be about $427 billion, according to PitchBook, and with current trends, total assets could surpass $1 trillion within the next five years.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fire Chief Aaron Lipski estimates the department would need $14 million to repair or replace the department's aging fleet.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Despite what many baseball fans think, the Dodgers do have holes to fill in their lineup.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Here's what analysts think AMD will be announcing.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Talking about poop and blackheads might seem socially inept, but it’s calculated.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Currently, the company relies primarily on a partnership with Kalshi to provide the exchange underlying most of Robinhood’s prediction market offerings.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Instead, the program appears to rely heavily on sensationalized accounts from secondary sources with no direct knowledge or relationship with him or his family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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El Camello has fallen silent, considering what to say next.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The indictment specifically alleges Alcalá, was tasked with coordinating drug-trafficking activities with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a Marxist guerrilla group, considered by Washington to be a terrorist organization that has for decades funded itself via the drug trade.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each round features challenges and trivia as contestants try to guess how everyday Americans think and live.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even if those traits have been on display for years and Antetokounmpo has stacked up great performances for over a decade, Turner believes people need to take time to appreciate his consistent excellence.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe that lightning was the cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Three teams spent less in total than that above figure this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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