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
Censori’s next piece also reckons with the way children are presented by their parents on social media.
—
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Her death has left a deep unfathomable pain in her family, her aunt said, as the country reckons with the aftermath of weeks of anti-regime protests during which government forces killed thousands, according to activists.
—Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Ice Cube was nominated in the worst actor category for his performance as William Radford, a Department of Homeland Security officer who reckons with a potentially apocalyptic alien invasion.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Arielle dies in a drowning accident, and years later, Arielle reckons with her loss as Hurricane Sandy prepares to batter New York.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
With more than $9 billion of prime sales last year, and the ultra-rich increasingly buying homes rather than just investment properties, Knight Frank reckons Dubai’s property market may now be less vulnerable to speculative booms and busts.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Tanyapong reckons that about 20 million Thais, out of a larger population of 70 million, should be able to access a loan.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
As their romance heats up over their years dominating the professional hockey scene, each athlete reckons with his background, sexuality, fame, success and feelings for the other.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The book captures powerfully the rich possibilities that lie between integrity and despair, as Sybil reckons with the fallout of her life’s tragedies.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Her death has left a deep unfathomable pain in her family, her aunt said, as the country reckons with the aftermath of weeks of anti-regime protests during which government forces killed thousands, according to activists.
—Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Ice Cube was nominated in the worst actor category for his performance as William Radford, a Department of Homeland Security officer who reckons with a potentially apocalyptic alien invasion.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Arielle dies in a drowning accident, and years later, Arielle reckons with her loss as Hurricane Sandy prepares to batter New York.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
With more than $9 billion of prime sales last year, and the ultra-rich increasingly buying homes rather than just investment properties, Knight Frank reckons Dubai’s property market may now be less vulnerable to speculative booms and busts.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Tanyapong reckons that about 20 million Thais, out of a larger population of 70 million, should be able to access a loan.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
As their romance heats up over their years dominating the professional hockey scene, each athlete reckons with his background, sexuality, fame, success and feelings for the other.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The book captures powerfully the rich possibilities that lie between integrity and despair, as Sybil reckons with the fallout of her life’s tragedies.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
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The city of Milwaukee estimates that up to 12,500 people use the thoroughfare every day.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Tax Foundation estimates the average tax refund could be $300 to $800 higher compared with a typical year.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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This was partly out of deference to a president who thinks not of enemies but only of potential counterparties to be bargained with, bullied, swindled, or accommodated.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mike Murphy, a Republican political consultant, thinks Pratt could get 19% to 21% of the vote, with a ceiling in the mid to high 20s.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The series is a love story and relies heavily on your connection with Paul.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with its impressive shade range, MAC’s pencil has two more features Radow considers key.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 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
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Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deery believes that decline can be attributed in part to prospective students and parents feeling like campuses are hostile to those who don't hold a liberal-leaning worldview.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jones, who figures to be back for offseason work, and Talanoa Hufanga play with an aggressive style at safety that will continue to make depth critical for the Broncos in the back end of the secondary.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The vagaries of the schedule are something that figures to hamper MLS teams all season.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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