speculated (about)

past tense of speculate (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculated (about)
Verb
  • In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This would not have been a serious consideration midway through Newcastle’s 2-0 win against struggling, flailing Nottingham Forest — the nothingness of half-time was like a blessed relief — but a stodgy, slow-burning afternoon concluded with Howe’s team comfortable and edging towards dominance.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In September, an independent UN inquiry concluded for the first time that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a finding which the Israeli government has rejected.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Speculated (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculated%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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