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
And in a troubled market, Beale reckons there is a still plenty of desire for formats like Celebrity Sabotage.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Stein’s endorsement comes just over two weeks before early voting begins and as Charlotte reckons with safety concerns on its public transit system after a high-profile stabbing.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
In going dark, the gallery joins a slew of others that have shuttered in New York and Los Angeles in recent months as the art economy reckons with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.
—News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2025
Soundcore reckons that the screen's large footprint should help prevent the odd gust of wind from spoiling the yard or pool party.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Season 4 will close out the story with Will (Jabari Banks) navigating the excitement and challenges of senior year, while Carlton (Olly Sholotan) reckons with the fallout of life-altering decisions.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
With that in mind, the question of whether to rent or buy favors renting, to the tune of about $812 per month on average, which Zelman reckons is the biggest margin since the early 1980s.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Stein’s endorsement comes just over two weeks before early voting begins and as Charlotte reckons with safety concerns on its public transit system after a high-profile stabbing.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
In going dark, the gallery joins a slew of others that have shuttered in New York and Los Angeles in recent months as the art economy reckons with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.
—News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2025
Soundcore reckons that the screen's large footprint should help prevent the odd gust of wind from spoiling the yard or pool party.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Season 4 will close out the story with Will (Jabari Banks) navigating the excitement and challenges of senior year, while Carlton (Olly Sholotan) reckons with the fallout of life-altering decisions.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
With that in mind, the question of whether to rent or buy favors renting, to the tune of about $812 per month on average, which Zelman reckons is the biggest margin since the early 1980s.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
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The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the Billionaires Income Tax Act alone could raise about $557 billion over ten years.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey estimates cropland prices are averaging higher than USDA numbers.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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My wife thinks this is scandalous.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rob Biederman thinks there’s such a thing as too much money.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program, which calculates values that can be used to set limits for pollutants in drinking water and cleanup levels for toxic sites, has been a frequent target of industry.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reflect Orbital’s own staggering projection of 250,000 satellites still calculates to only delivering the target 20% of midday sun to a very limited number of regions simultaneously.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Little Rock Compassion Center is one of many charities that relies on donations to provide food to those in need.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Unlike lithium-ion technology, which currently dominates the energy storage market and relies on expensive, environmentally damaging materials, sodium is far more abundant and widely available.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The knowledge is inspiration and ammunition for the war that D considers modern music.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, head of resource use and circularity at H&M, said working with Circ and Lenzing provides a better way forward as the apparel purveyor considers its production strategies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hechko believes that's why more people are willing to pay more for the best care to keep their pet healthy.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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But even if earnings come in better than expected, Wall Street veteran Art Hogan believes that stocks will likely trade sideways from here, wavering near all-time highs as long as trade war uncertainty persists.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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What figures such as Tate, Caz, Maalouf, and others are doing is exploiting civil instability and installing themselves as truth-tellers in a society where experts can’t be trusted.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Rice figures to take over at first base next season, but Bellinger can also man that position.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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