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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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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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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
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
For the final few episodes of the series, Eleven has been reckoning with a life-and-death dilemma.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
For Maia Shibutani, that reckoning arrived with a life-altering kidney cancer diagnosis at the peak of her Olympic skating career.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sacramento County is reckoning with how to prioritize safety projects with limited funding and dire problems.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
For the final few episodes of the series, Eleven has been reckoning with a life-and-death dilemma.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
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Based on that estimate, the board persuaded members to approve an $18,750 assessment per person.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s the highest assessment level available through criteria like teacher-child interactions and program management.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, calculations on the fallout from atmospheric detonations forced scientists to rethink this.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The calculation for state coffers is 18% of the gross wagering revenue.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Over the next 10 years, Dominguez said the city hopes to complete the project, estimating there are still 8,000 homes that will need the replacement after May 2027.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The makeup of the roster and the team's second-highest preseason ranking in Wieber's seven seasons has her thinking the group could create a special season.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Netflix has unveiled a complex methodology for calculating views on split seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Leading protagonist McLusky has taken on the Russian mob, Aryan Brotherhood gangs and Columbian drug dealers, but Frank Moses is a smoother and more calculating criminal.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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But those funds have since run out, and pantries are once again relying on community support to meet what has become a steady demand.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Based on that estimate, the board persuaded members to approve an $18,750 assessment per person.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The free bus plan, which Mamdani’s team estimates would cost about $800 million annually, is contingent on state action and funding.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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