SPECULATING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

speculating

verb

present participle of speculate

as in guessing

to form an opinion from little or no evidence I speculate that someone has been using this cabin as a trysting place

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Recent Examples of speculating House Speaker Matt Ritter has been approached about becoming the interim president of the University of Connecticut and legislators and staff have been speculating in recent days about his future. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026 That has not stopped people from speculating about potential moves. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 Political experts are also speculating about what the contribution means about AOC's political future. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Sources told Page Six that Charles’ absence made many nervous, and royal insiders began speculating that his work schedule has been reduced. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 In the car, Jared started speculating where ICE was headed next. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Many in the Asian industry are speculating that TVing may eventually attempt to launch the K-drama service as a standalone offering in key markets across the globe. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Eldridge sounds wistful, speculating about the person who might have worn them. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The industry is obsessively speculating on who survives the merger to be named to David Ellison‘s executive leadership team come Monday. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculating

Verb

Every year, Heidi Klum—the undisputed queen of Halloween—keeps spooky season fans guessing as to her next big costume reveal.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Diving In One common tip from solvers was to try to make your category groups outside of the game before guessing, such as writing them down on a sheet of paper or on your phone.

— Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of guessing

Verb

Sacramento firefighters have responded to multiple fires along the American River Parkway near Northgate Boulevard over the past week, with investigators suspecting the fires may have been human-caused.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The family, suspecting Yarludy’s been assaulted by her teacher, accuses both Oscar and the center.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of suspecting

Verb

More recently, other experts have advised American farmers to go all out growing soybeans, supposing they will be needed by the Chinese or somebody.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Even supposing the pledges in the 1990s documents amounted to a crime, the legal deadline for bringing mortgage fraud charges has expired.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

Definition of supposing

Verb

As chlorophyll fades and the brilliant hues of sugar maples, ginkgoes, oaks and more illuminate the horizon, fall gently seduces us into thinking all is beautiful and peaceful.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
After spending about $20 on two drinks, Rossbach started thinking about how Mixly’s flavors could work in dirty sodas, too.

— Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026