SECOND-GUESSES Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

second-guesses

verb

present tense third-person singular of second-guess

as in outmaneuvers

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as in speculates (about)

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As a result, the collapse of Stockmann’s crusade feels rushed—especially in the pivotal town-meeting scene, in which his brother, the mayor, outmaneuvers him and fellow-citizens shout him down.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of outmaneuvers

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The report, released on July 29, analyzes 52 weeks of customer moves from July 2025 through June 2026, according to U-Haul.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Expert analyzes results The Kansas City area saw high voter turnout for the August primary — with more voters coming out Tuesday in Jackson, Platte and Clay counties than for primaries in 2024 and 2022.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of analyzes

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But having already sacrificed a husband to the sea, Baldur’s mom balks at losing her only child as well.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
Perhaps there's a fussy Phillies fan in footy pajamas who balks at the twice-daily ritual but might be more inclined to brush because Harper does it, as well.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Definition of balks

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How the Fed reasons its way to agreements is as important as the agreements.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The system reasons underneath, processing infinitely complex 3D scenarios, handling trade clashes, regulations and tradeoffs - learning from user feedback over time to eliminate the need for users to supervise its intelligence.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of reasons

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When training concludes with small sided games, losing teams are punished with more running to end the session while the winning team can relax and watch.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Plus, the event concludes in the evening with a lantern-lighting ceremony in the Japanese Garden pond and Frog Pond.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

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