1
as in estimated
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 thought
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in calculated
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 relied
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 reckoned
The per-charge range is no less impressive, with its 1,440-mAh downtube battery reckoned good for up to 260 km (162 miles) at the lowest PAS setting.
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New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Wolff reckoned that the impact of Antonelli's previous mistakes is weighing him down.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gen Z’s new goalposts America has never reckoned with a generation unwilling to blame themselves for the failure of its Dream.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Before Israel began a counterattack against Hezbollah in September 2024, this strategy was reckoned brilliant by Iran’s supporters and adversaries alike.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s violent past has yet to be fully reckoned with, but this trial marks a historic departure from impunity, said Lucas Figueiredo, the author of several books about the country’s most recent dictatorship.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The song instantly sparked rumors of a feud between the two singers—fans reckoned that Del Rey’s vague lyrics had something to do with Cain’s friendship with Del Rey’s ex, Salem musician Jack Donoghue.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Truly a wine to be reckoned with.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Wolff reckoned that the impact of Antonelli's previous mistakes is weighing him down.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gen Z’s new goalposts America has never reckoned with a generation unwilling to blame themselves for the failure of its Dream.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Before Israel began a counterattack against Hezbollah in September 2024, this strategy was reckoned brilliant by Iran’s supporters and adversaries alike.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s violent past has yet to be fully reckoned with, but this trial marks a historic departure from impunity, said Lucas Figueiredo, the author of several books about the country’s most recent dictatorship.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The song instantly sparked rumors of a feud between the two singers—fans reckoned that Del Rey’s vague lyrics had something to do with Cain’s friendship with Del Rey’s ex, Salem musician Jack Donoghue.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Truly a wine to be reckoned with.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoned
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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday estimated that a shutdown could furlough roughly 750,000 federal workers each day, depriving them of about $400 million in wages daily.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimated Tuesday that the current shutdown would lead to about 750,000 employees being furloughed.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Gonzalez, the former National Security Council official, said senior policymakers thought that embassy staff were showing favoritism to Bukele, sending reports that minimized the growing crisis of democracy in El Salvador.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Initially, the source was thought to be in an area between the football stadium and the high school’s dock area, but the gas utility determined that the leak was somewhere within the building.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Department leaders had warned against comparisons because the new scores were calculated so differently.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For each city, SmartAsset calculated a weighted average of renter and homeowner median costs, based on the share of households that rent or own within the metro, to give a clearer view of the housing expenses residents might face.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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During the last government shutdown in 2018-19, there were reports of trash piling up at national park sites and the organization relied on nonprofits and volunteers to keep up certain services.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Four of their five Premier League wins relied on late or extremely late goals, as did their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The city has also considered a three-year contract with GEST Golf Carts to shuttle people from further away parking lots.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes Gabrielle and Humberto have formed over the ocean but are not considered threats to the United States.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Henry’s two fourth-quarter fumbles figured prominently in two losses.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In these stories, death is often figured as an interruption, an unexpected event that occurs when characters are busy doing other things.—
Molly Ryder Granatino,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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To check that, Lai and his colleagues computed the most optimal task allocations, schedules, and motions in a few simplified work cells and compared those with results delivered by RoboBallet.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Administrators then questioned them, computed risk scores and decided who to detain.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Reckoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoned. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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