SPECULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculation

noun

ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of speculation

as in gamble

a risky undertaking the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sure thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of speculation Nader and Savchenko were paired during Season 33 of the ABC competition series in 2024, and their chemistry quickly fueled romance speculation. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The Gentlemen has already been renewed for a third season amid wild speculation about Markle joining the cast. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 There has been renewed speculation about when the 2023 All-Star could get back on a baseball field. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 And there is already intense speculation that a 2027 Oasis tour could be in the cards. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

Hollywood is making a gamble that AI obsession will translate into big hauls at the box office.

— Liz Rappaport, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The gamble is whether that failure lands inside your ownership window.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

The Waldorf Astoria puts a tennis court in its famed ballroom for an exhibition with Tommy Paul, Maria Sakkari, Ben Shelton and Leylah Fernandez to promote its new global racquet club venture.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Although he was involved in various ventures—and was president of a local bank—much of his money came from real estate investments.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026