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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Most existing software analyzes either sensor data or maintenance records independently.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Rajasekharan said Cleo addresses these pain points with AI-native anomaly detection that continuously analyzes activity.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 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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Pan believes San Francisco is rebounding from its post-pandemic downturn, driven by AI growth.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Whatever happens, Spoelstra believes the Heat is already in a good spot even after missing out on future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of believes

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Because the Blackbird is a brand-new concept and design project, physical customer production and track testing will not scale up until the Venom F5 program concludes around 2028.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike The Bachelor franchise, which often concludes with an engagement, Harry and Amber actually get married.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

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