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
Tuchel already has a plethora of choices in attacking midfield and out wide heading into this World Cup, and could have even more in a couple of years, making the challenge for Jack Grealish and James Maddison to get back into the reckoning even tougher.
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But when the diagnosis turns out to be a mistake, Gidi must reckon with the wreckage of his life.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the CBS sequel series Clarice addressed Buffalo Bill's transphobic legacy by introducing a trans character, played by activist Jen Richards, who was forced to reckon with the impact of the serial killer's fame.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) seizes an opportunity to regain her position.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But when the diagnosis turns out to be a mistake, Gidi must reckon with the wreckage of his life.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the CBS sequel series Clarice addressed Buffalo Bill's transphobic legacy by introducing a trans character, played by activist Jen Richards, who was forced to reckon with the impact of the serial killer's fame.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) seizes an opportunity to regain her position.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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Before the November 2022 election, when voters approved Measure B to let the city start charging for trash pickup, the city’s independent budget analyst estimated the new monthly fees would likely fall somewhere between $23 and $29.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nine weeks after wind gusts estimated at 60-80 mph pummeled the Longmont Climbing Collective, peeling off some of its roof panels and damaging others that remained attached, the massive climbing gym will host its second Ice Climbing World Cup this weekend.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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People think, oh, this is just a nepotism situation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lindsey showed that people can do it a lot longer than anybody thought.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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So take the time to calculate your costs with both rates and terms, and don't forget to account for mortgage refinancing closing costs, which can typically be rolled into your new loan or paid upfront.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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That included calculating not only its carbon footprint, but also its water use footprint and biodiversity impacts across operations.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Whether your employer relies on a formal performance review process at pivotal points throughout the year or more frequent informal feedback, according to 2024 data from Gallup, less than a quarter of employees strongly agree that their performance review process is fair and transparent.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Davidson-Schmich also noted that men’s labor force participation has steadily decreased, potentially limiting the number of women who can rely on a partner’s income when making major financial decisions such as purchasing property.—
Genesis Lisboa,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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To strengthen the economy, Texas must rein in local spending, increase transparency, expand audits of cities, counties, and universities, and consider local spending caps so taxpayers aren’t saddled with unsustainable obligations.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Though she initially was considered missing, the urgency to quickly find Guthrie pulsed through the first days of media coverage because of her heart condition.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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When the then-prince walked up to Giuffre, Maxwell urged the prince to guess her age.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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So if two people are vying for the same apartment and only one of them has coverage, guess who the landlord is likely to favor?—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Like many others in his community, Awad believes the Israeli government intentionally neglects crime perpetrated against Palestinian citizens.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last Thursday, the league issued a $500,000 fine to the Utah Jazz and a $100,000 penalty to the Indiana Pacers for sitting healthy players, believing their apparent tanking actions compromised the league's competitive integrity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The game was scheduled a year earlier when Geneva officials learned declining enrollment would drop the school to Class 3A and figured the two neighbors would be in the same sectional.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had figured to promote from within to replace Kubiak, who is hiring former Seattle quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko to serve as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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