speculates (about)

present tense third-person singular of speculate (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculates (about)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But the spending wasn't enough to help Steyer break through the top two, McCuan concludes.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • The 2026 Tribeca Film Festival kicked off on June 3 and concludes on June 14.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • According to Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute, which collects and analyzes data about insurance, about 15 percent of Florida homeowners do not carry property insurance, compared with a national average of 12 percent.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.
    Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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“Speculates (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculates%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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