SPECULATE (ABOUT) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

speculate (about)

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Definition of speculate (about)

as in to fixate (on or upon)

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Cousins reasoned that whether an MMR counts as an associated entity is not an automatic yes or no.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026
If so many people were already riding their bikes as scooters, the designers reasoned, why not give them the benefits of a true scooter experience while still staying within the legal definition of a bicycle?

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reason

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If there was any question as to whether the front office believes this Cubs team can do damage in the postseason, their trade deadline moves should quell those thoughts.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Some believed Thomas County Central was as good or better than Class 7A Buford, the consensus national champion.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of believe

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As a press release concludes, the companies presented their partnership as the beginning of a long-term commitment, with other projects planned.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Oba Femi, who rose to prominence after defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and winning the 2026 King of the Ring, recently concluded his intense rivalry with Lesnar.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclude

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As part of the same study, the researchers also analyzed gene activity in different tissues, including the liver and heart, to better understand the molecular changes accompanying the behavioral shifts.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
The researchers analyzed data from 503 camera traps and 59 GPS collars tracking pumas’ presence in Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula between 2020 and 2025.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

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