1
as in estimates
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 thinks
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in calculates
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 relies
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 reckons
Sales growth has been mired in the single digits for four straight quarters as the company reckons with the challenges of saturation in its key market of customer relationship management software.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This is just one example of how Geotab has been harnessing the power of AI, and Kulperger reckons the pace of development will speed up.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Questlove reckons the first person to have to fight the modern version of that struggle was Sly Stone.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
The company reckons that folks won't need to hook the projector up to external speakers, but two-way Bluetooth caters for wireless connection to BT headphones or speakers if desired.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
And while ball protection always is a point of emphasis, Nagy reckons the prime directive has seeped in more through the weeks.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
This book is a culmination of her findings and reckons with the artist's own legacy.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Yet O'Malley is facing a difficult path in the race to try and become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee as the party reckons with the reality that key pockets of voters turned against it.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Several Democrats are challenging their older peers for key committee positions in the lower chamber, as the party reckons with an election cycle where many Democrats say President Biden belatedly passed the torch.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This is just one example of how Geotab has been harnessing the power of AI, and Kulperger reckons the pace of development will speed up.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Questlove reckons the first person to have to fight the modern version of that struggle was Sly Stone.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
The company reckons that folks won't need to hook the projector up to external speakers, but two-way Bluetooth caters for wireless connection to BT headphones or speakers if desired.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
And while ball protection always is a point of emphasis, Nagy reckons the prime directive has seeped in more through the weeks.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
This book is a culmination of her findings and reckons with the artist's own legacy.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Yet O'Malley is facing a difficult path in the race to try and become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee as the party reckons with the reality that key pockets of voters turned against it.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Several Democrats are challenging their older peers for key committee positions in the lower chamber, as the party reckons with an election cycle where many Democrats say President Biden belatedly passed the torch.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 75-year-old daughter of Sam Walton, the late Walmart founder who turned a five-and-dime store in rural Arkansas into the world’s largest company by revenue, thinks the US is very close to that breaking point.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An overpayment can happen when the SSA incorrectly calculates a person's benefits or when a beneficiary fails to update a change in income.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Dudek’s sister back in Saginaw, Ana Dudek, relies on Social Security disability benefits.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now, with the effects of stronger storms and aging infrastructure, the government considers that more homes have a higher potential of flooding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today is what the brand considers its annual holiday, with a community event and pop-up in NYC.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Freddie Roach, who trains Walsh, believes this is the breakout moment his fighter’s been building toward.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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This figures to be a steep challenge for each team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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With one of the biggest games of the year coming right off the bat, there figures to plenty of juice in this matchup as well as plenty of people looking for the top LSU-Clemson betting promos.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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That includes businesses that provide professional services, such as doctors, lawyers, consultants, athletes, and brokers—typically, any business whose success depends on the reputation or skill of its employees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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