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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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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Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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In retrospect, thinking a guy who was the ninth WR in his NFL draft class would be fantasy football’s WR10 in his second year was a tad optimistic.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the actor didn't think the story of his character on all five of the Netflix series' seasons, Will Byers, and Will's longtime friend, Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), had been fully wrapped up going into the final episode.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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To help fill the gap, the research team relied on data from 27,670 adults in Sweden recruited to provide dietary data between 1991 and 1996.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since the two pieces are such versatile staples, consider this your sign to add similar dress pants and pumps to your own wardrobe.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Instead of guessing what to try first, Basin set me up for success from the start and offered me an overview of each treatment and the benefit of a thermotherapy circuit.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also, there’s value in keeping people guessing.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators believe Moore first killed his father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore; his brother, 33-year-old Quinton Moore; and his uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines, at the family's mobile home in western Clay County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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But after finishing first in the Smythe Division for six straight seasons from 1981-82 until 1986-87, the Oilers apparently figured that was enough.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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And that alone would figure to be a deal killer from a Hawks perspective.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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