speculates (about)

Definition of speculates (about)next
present tense third-person singular of speculate (about)

Example Sentences

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
  • Having flown with the team Monday for Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of a trip that concludes Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, the fourth-year forward returned to Miami on Tuesday due to what the team is listing as low-back tightness.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Those decisions are expected by the end of June when the court’s term concludes, but could come as soon as this week when the justices release more decisions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
    Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 22 Feb. 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, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond Anthony, Ortiz is also bullish on the rest of the 2026 Red Sox and believes the club’s improved pitching staff could go a long way towards helping the team take the next step after a 89-win season and an AL Wild Card berth.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.
    Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Speculates (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculates%20%28about%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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