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Recent Examples of speculation
Wednesday afternoon, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler was aware of the speculation but echoed a similar sentiment.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The ruling marks a significant step toward public disclosure of records tied to both Tartaglione’s case and Epstein, whose death in federal custody has remained the subject of widespread scrutiny and speculation.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Sources dismissed any of the internet’s speculation of a romantic vibe between Rocky and Engelbert.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Determining the interest-earning capacity of the CD, then, can be done with precision, but some speculation will be required with the variable rate alternatives.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The ruling marks a significant step toward public disclosure of records tied to both Tartaglione’s case and Epstein, whose death in federal custody has remained the subject of widespread scrutiny and speculation.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Sources dismissed any of the internet’s speculation of a romantic vibe between Rocky and Engelbert.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Determining the interest-earning capacity of the CD, then, can be done with precision, but some speculation will be required with the variable rate alternatives.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation
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Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Rather than acting as a traditional consulting firm, the venture — which hasn’t yet been named — will embed engineers inside companies to redesign workflows and integrate AI into core processes, Nachmann said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Kicking off Deadline’s Reality TV Summit on Friday, Cohen sat down to discuss his various ventures, dished on potential new Housewives series and talked up his love of game shows.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Once Cease was out of the game, the Angels had another chance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculation. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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