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
The book captures powerfully the rich possibilities that lie between integrity and despair, as Sybil reckons with the fallout of her life’s tragedies.
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Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Leigh Lucas’ book of poetry reckons with the death of a lover.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The book reckons honestly with this preemptive loss and the guilt any thinking person may feel for having contributed to the planet’s destruction.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One of the first things an artist reckons with during a breakout moment is where next to look for inspiration.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
An immersive exploration of labor, love and loss, the film culminates in the death of Ne’ Minda, as the family reckons with the loss of their patriarch.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Yazeed Abahussein, founder and creative director of streetwear brand Not Boring, reckons that thobes comprise at least half of most men’s wardrobes.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Barcelona striker turned La Liga pundit Gary Lineker reckons that one thing is guaranteed when his former club visit Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico at the Bernabeu.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
And in a troubled market, Beale reckons there is a still plenty of desire for formats like Celebrity Sabotage.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Leigh Lucas’ book of poetry reckons with the death of a lover.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The book reckons honestly with this preemptive loss and the guilt any thinking person may feel for having contributed to the planet’s destruction.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One of the first things an artist reckons with during a breakout moment is where next to look for inspiration.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
An immersive exploration of labor, love and loss, the film culminates in the death of Ne’ Minda, as the family reckons with the loss of their patriarch.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Yazeed Abahussein, founder and creative director of streetwear brand Not Boring, reckons that thobes comprise at least half of most men’s wardrobes.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Barcelona striker turned La Liga pundit Gary Lineker reckons that one thing is guaranteed when his former club visit Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico at the Bernabeu.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
And in a troubled market, Beale reckons there is a still plenty of desire for formats like Celebrity Sabotage.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
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Finding solutions Glowiak Hilton’s office estimates about 90 public school districts in Illinois have mascots that portray Native Americans.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates that lending to agriculture accounts for less than 5% of loan portfolios in many African countries, as farmers are often seen as high-risk borrowers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peter thinks he's won — Milo is home, the threat to his family is gone — but not so fast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Census Bureau calculates that since Newsom took office, new housing permits in California ranged from a high of 120,780 units in 2022 to a low of 101,546 last year.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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That calculates to $46 million a month in total statewide benefits.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers further said the original removal order the government relies on, which was backdated to 2019, directs his deportation to El Salvador while simultaneously barring his removal to that country.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Modern medical sociology ultimately considers all societal issues to be health issues.—
Jennifer Singh,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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Anne Enright considers the aesthetics of Zohran Mamdani’s digital campaign.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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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Longbow believes weight has become the defining problem across the car industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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If a trustee believes contributions were made to shield money from creditors rather than for legitimate retirement planning, those funds may be challenged.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Saleh figures to be choosy about which jobs to pursue.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the aftermath of Mamdani’s election success, progressive candidates are starting to emerge as primary challengers to more moderate Democrats in this year’s midterm elections, and the topic of Israel figures to play a role in those congressional races.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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