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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
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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
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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
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2
as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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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
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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
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
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Recent Examples of reckoning
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
But even sympathetic economists warn that without parallel measures to boost supply, a freeze simply defers the reckoning.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In many ways, Nebraska is an album reckoning with his father’s mental health struggles, heavy drinking, verbal abuse, and ignorance toward the family.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That meeting brings up old wounds, along with a reckoning of what each of the daughter’s lives has become.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
But even sympathetic economists warn that without parallel measures to boost supply, a freeze simply defers the reckoning.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Come for the stories of college dating and friendships – stay for Yousafzai’s reckoning with the Taliban attack that changed her life and what her work has cost.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In many ways, Nebraska is an album reckoning with his father’s mental health struggles, heavy drinking, verbal abuse, and ignorance toward the family.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
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Experts agree with this assessment.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Korf and Laber dispute that assessment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those same calculations on the remaining vested options, however, would almost certainly produce a number significantly lower than 25% of that original $500 million.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Political calculations have shaped the conduct of Imran Khan’s trial.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a review of scientific literature, one study found that those with the condition were more likely to suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease than controls, estimating that 30-74% of people with AD also have hypertension, 6-24% have diabetes, and 3-14% suffer from stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Gen Z continues to grow its presence in the workforce, with projections estimating their numbers will triple to 51 million by 2030, their leadership preferences are beginning to shape the future of work.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Typing becomes editing, not thinking.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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And not thinking there were going to be a point of anything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hou suggests calculating precise ingredient quantities with a small buffer for surprise guests, then sticking to the plan.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many will consider your status as a homeowner favorably when calculating your rate.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead of relying on harmful chemical sprays, IPM emphasizes prevention, monitoring, and issue intervention.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Metro could also face some tricky legal ramifications from relying on its savings.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most teams could use a hitter like Schwarber in the lineup, especially considering how valuable slugging has become in the modern era.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Magistrate Judge Reagan Jameson, who handed down the sentence, noted that the defense and prosecution teams felt the plea deal was the best conclusion to come to, considering the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere in the sale, a Cartier Baignoire sold for four times its estimate, at $283,921, in a world record for a regular-size version of the model.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The findings suggest that the ice is 20 and 23 km deep at the north-pole with an average of 25 to 28 km globally – slightly deeper than previous estimates obtained using other remote sensing and modeling techniques, as per the release.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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