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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sure thing

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Recent Examples of speculation Injuries to Kansas City receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice have renewed speculation that former Chiefs star Tyreek Hill could return. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 After much speculation online, Noah is the secret second Manhunter! — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The speculation comes as Kurt Geiger focuses on its more accessible namesake brand, which has seen impressive growth in the past several years both at home and abroad. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 There also had been speculation that Bari Weiss, who serves as editor in chief of CBS News, would be given additional oversight over CNN. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

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Noun

For a more interesting gamble, maybe tight end Darren Waller (+250).

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2026
Any deviation from the standard of care felt like a reckless gamble with death.

— Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

Nikhil Basu Trivedi, cofounder of the venture firm Footwork and GPTZero’s sole outside board member before the Superhuman deal, first met Tian through the Princeton network.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
In September 2018, Parkdale Advanced Materials and Intrinsic Textiles Group formed Intrinsic Advanced Materials, a joint venture to bring Ciclo to market, according to Parkdale’s announcement.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of venture

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