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 Baqaei rejected speculation that Naqvi was carrying a special message or proposal from the United States, saying the main purpose of the visit was to follow up on previous agreements between Tehran and Islamabad. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Viral Tehran sky videos spark UFO speculation as no official source has identified the illuminated object. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 Much of the discussion has focused on speculation about who was behind the anonymous post. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026 On Wednesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled his visit to the United Nations General Assembly next week, sparking speculation that he could soon be forced to resign. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

The gamble certainly has paid off — for himself and Notre Dame (2-0).

— Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
JSerra coach Hardy Nickerson opted to go for it on fourth down, and Cloutier rewarded his gamble, scoring on an 11-yard run.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

What was already a very darkly funny and incredibly gross film gets even more disturbing as Bryan ventures into the Raccoon City hospital, trying to make his delivery.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The new venture comes as interest is surging in the region and beyond as a defense and military tech innovation hub.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Sympathetic realism is at its wisest when novelists give readers the chance Lee offered in her first book— to love and dislike characters simultaneously.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
There is also a chance of restitution up to $5,000 and revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges nationwide.

— Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026