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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thinks
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reckons
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
Verb
-
From industry sources, Fortune estimates that at an annual run rate, the three directs areas combined—the traditional variety, CVs, and co-invests—are raising well over $5 billion a year.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
-
The organization estimates that approximately 190 million women have the disease worldwide.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Englund thinks the character struck a chord because Freddy was the symbol for a loss of innocence.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Meyer thinks Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is ready for a head coaching job after working under head coach Ryan Day.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Dahl, meanwhile, recommends brands undertake the Chemical Footprint Project, which calculates the total mass of chemicals of high concern used by an organization and evaluates chemical management systems against industry best practice to measure and reduce overall footprints.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
-
The office runs local elections and calculates election results in the city, including for presidential races.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Multigig speeds are ideal for ultra-connected households — where everything from TVs and laptops to security systems and appliances — relies on Wi-Fi.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Just like any podcast that relies on the strength of its creators’ conversation, Foodie Boyz could be about almost anything, and the effect would be largely the same.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
-
He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Gipson figures to take Basham’s spot in the rotation.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
-
And this game figures to have implications on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship race.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share