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 With this latest hospitalization, combined with the little information Americans can find on it, speculation on his health has run rampant. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026 News of their separation comes amid recent speculation, especially after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Qualley deleted her and Antonoff’s wedding photos from her Instagram page. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026 That stable early demand empowers companies to raise capital, build technologies, and develop capabilities that would be far too risky or expensive to pursue on speculation. — Chris Carberry, Space.com, 7 July 2026 But the scrutiny of his finances has spurred speculation about the future of a politician some considered the favorite to be prime minister after the next national election. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

Of course, coughing up draft picks like that, should things go sideways, is a real gamble.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
This career shift, though not yet officially confirmed by Rodriguez or the UFC, represents a significant gamble.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

Companies in industrial parts, software, consulting and life sciences were the other sectors in the Southland that attracted venture investments.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Neither has yet successfully shown a first-stage booster recovery, however, and numerous other Chinese ventures are in earlier stages of developing reusable rocketry.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

In addition, their style of play makes broad use of their outrageous attacking options, virtually guaranteeing a supply of chances for a player who can score almost any type of goal from anywhere in the attacking third.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Amid its six-shot flurry in the initial 10 minutes, Belgium created one golden chance that was a near miss.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026