RECKONS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

reckons

verb

present tense third-person singular of reckon

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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as in thinks

chiefly dialect to have as an opinion I reckon you must be new to these parts

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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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as in considers

to think of in a particular way he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time

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Recent Examples of reckons Kearney reckons EVs will account for 30% of the total two-wheeler market in India by 2030 from 7% last year as commuters seek more eco-friendly rides amid volatile fuel prices. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The World Economic Forum reckons that 59% of employees will need to reskill by 2030 due to AI’s influence. — Eric Francia, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Goldman Sachs partner Bobby Molavi reckons the current market is similar to the final months of the dotcom era, when investors took sudden 5% moves in their stride. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 June 2026 The director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been placed on administrative leave as the agency’s 15-member board searches for her replacement and reckons with what's been described as a dysfunctional and hostile environment. — Tess Riski june 18, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Lasers can transmit 10 to 100 times more data per second than radio waves, and Khatri reckons that O2O can even improve on this and increase the downlink rate by at least another factor of 10 over what was possible during Artemis 2. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026 The movie reckons with how alien life would challenge the notion of God and our belief systems. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 10 June 2026 Galimberti reckons that the global oil crunch may be solved by raising the number of barrels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz to 10 million a day from two million. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 9 June 2026 For example, there were only six penalties awarded on-field in matches involving Chelsea, but the KMI reckons there should have been 16. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 June 2026

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The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of estimates

Verb

SpaceX thinks Starship's combination of power and reusability will revolutionize spaceflight, allowing humanity to settle the moon and Mars, among other bold exploration feats.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Morgentaler, on the other hand, thinks screening even without specific symptoms can provide important insight into a man’s health, and with the right medical oversight, overtreatment can be avoided.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of thinks

Verb

McKinsey calculates that European NATO core defense spending has doubled since 2019 and could reach about 800 billion euros ($912 billion) by the end of the decade.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 July 2026
That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of calculates

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Ray Seilie, attorney at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir (KHIKS), said that the states’ cable theory relies on the same measure of harm as other successful antitrust cases, which is higher prices for consumers.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
The boot relies on a combination of stretch ripstop upper fabric, laces and centrally zippered overlay to provide a confident, foot-conforming fit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Definition of relies

Verb

Just as important, Beard believes the auction houses adjusted to the new market faster than much of the private market.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
But should cynics in the industry be tapping the brakes a little, to make sure everybody believes Dean is all that, before giving her an official coronation?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of believes

Verb

Seeing Trout again, this time as an All-Star, figures to be a big moment for all the people in his circle.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
Makeo Smith, a 6-4, 265-pound sophomore lineman, figures to receive lots of attention after contributing as a freshman.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026