1
as in assessment
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
that old chest isn't worth much by my reckoning, but an antiques dealer might think otherwise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
you forgot about the decimal point, so your reckoning was way off
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in relying
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reckoning
Matt Emma, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Amid the ongoing America's Next Top Model reckoning and controversies covered in Netflix's Reality Check docuseries, five former ANTM contestants have united to lobby the government for greater protections for reality TV stars.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, lawmakers are pressing for a further reckoning over anyone who may have had knowledge of Epstein’s abuse or could have helped facilitate it.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reckoning
Noun
This reckoning inspired him to create the SPACE framework featured in Total Succession.
—Matt Emma, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Amid the ongoing America's Next Top Model reckoning and controversies covered in Netflix's Reality Check docuseries, five former ANTM contestants have united to lobby the government for greater protections for reality TV stars.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Today’s escape from AI echoes social media pushback The moment echoes an earlier technological reckoning more than a decade ago.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, lawmakers are pressing for a further reckoning over anyone who may have had knowledge of Epstein’s abuse or could have helped facilitate it.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reckoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
-
And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
These calculations are computationally intensive and only recently became feasible.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Florida Blue gave me some crazy calculation about meeting out-of-pocket deductibles.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Unable to add clouds to their models directly, physicists have effectively resorted to estimating their influence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Counsell didn’t sound optimistic about either player joining them soon, estimating their arrival in Arizona this upcoming weekend at the earliest.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Still, thinking about how great the makeup artist made my skin look has inspired me to keep trying.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Leave with your interviewer being a fan of yours and thinking of you when the right position comes along.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Powell, as Becket, is always thinking, deciding, calculating, and the actor lets that all show through.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Different churches have found various ways of calculating the traditional 40 days of Lent, but the number itself is important.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
By operating without the high overhead of physical branches at every corner, Laplanche argued that fintech firms can achieve profitability without relying on the predatory fees that traditional banks use to support their legacy infrastructure.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
-
In today's uncertain rate environment, these types of income-producing assets still carry appeal for many investors, especially those who want exposure to silver without relying entirely on price appreciation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
-
From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
During the years 2021 to 2025, China’s submarine building surpassed that of the US in both numbers of subs launched – 10 to 7 – and tonnage – 79,000 to 55,500, says the report, which looked at shipyard satellite imagery to draw estimates of China’s construction.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
However, that level of expertise can be costly, with hourly rates running hundreds of dollars, according to some estimates online.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
